respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn

Meaning of word respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn noun

Meaning : 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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