distress (redirected from distressing)

distress /dis·tress/ (dis-tres´) anguish or suffering.

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idiopathic respiratory distress of newborn  respiratory distress syndrome of newborn.

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dis·tress (d-strs)

n.

1. Mental or physical suffering or anguish.

2. Severe strain resulting from exhaustion or trauma.

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dis·tress adj.

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distress

[distres′]

Etymology: ME, distressen, to cause sorrow

an emotional or physical state of pain, sorrow, misery, suffering, or discomfort.

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distress,

n harmful stress that tends to disturb the balance of body and mind and promotes ill health.

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distress

physical or mental anguish or suffering.