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hyaline membrane disease

DEFINITIONS OF: hyaline membrane disease

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n 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

Synonyms:
respiratory distress syndrome, respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn
Type of:
respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness
a disease affecting the respiratory system
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