Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology SARS – Expand Severe Acute Respirational Syndrome Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Severe Absolute Respiratory Syndrome Secure Acute Respiratory Syndrome Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation SARS stands for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus. The term precisely describes the severe, sudden onset of respiratory symptoms that characterize the disease.