periodic apnea of the newborn

Definitions of periodic apnea of the newborn
  1. noun
    irregular breathing of newborns; periods of rapid breathing followed by apnea; believed to be associated with sudden infant death syndrome
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    apnea
    transient cessation of respiration
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