| NOUN | state | respiratory distress syndrome, respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn, hyaline membrane disease | an acute lung disease of the newborn (especially the premature newborn) |
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| Meaning | An acute lung disease of the newborn (especially the premature newborn); lungs cannot expand because of a wetting agent is lacking; characterized by rapid shallow breathing and cyanosis and the formation of a glassy hyaline membrane over the alveoli. | |
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| Synonyms | respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn, hyaline membrane disease | |
| Broader | respiratory disease, respiratory illness, respiratory disorder | A disease affecting the respiratory system |
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