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hyaline membrane disease
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
synonym
respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn
hypernym
respiratory disease
respiratory disorder
respiratory illness
hyaline membrane disease vs respiratory disease
hyaline membrane disease vs respiratory disorder
hyaline membrane disease vs respiratory distress syndrome
hyaline membrane disease vs respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn
hyaline membrane disease vs respiratory illness
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