Engelsk navneord: respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn | |||
1. | respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn (om tilstand) 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 | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | hyaline membrane disease, respiratory distress syndrome | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness | ||