respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn

Definitions of respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn
  1. noun
    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: hyaline membrane disease, respiratory distress syndrome
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    type of:
    respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness
    a disease affecting the respiratory system
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