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English 1 sense of the expression respiratory distress syndrome:
NOUNstaterespiratory distress syndrome, respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn, hyaline membrane diseasean acute lung disease of the newborn (especially the premature newborn)
Englishrespiratory distress syndrome: 1 sense noun 1, state
MeaningAn 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.
Synonymsrespiratory distress syndrome of the newborn, hyaline membrane disease
Broaderrespiratory disease, respiratory illness, respiratory disorderA disease affecting the respiratory system

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