RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
Respiratory Distress Syndrome - as a 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 (Exact Relations)
hyaline membrane diseaserespiratory distress syndrome of the newbornExample Sentences
"Infants born prematurely are at a higher risk of developing respiratory distress syndrome."
"The premature baby was immediately put on a ventilator due to respiratory distress syndrome."
"The doctors closely monitored the patient's condition as he experienced respiratory distress syndrome."
"After a long struggle with respiratory distress syndrome, the patient finally recovered."
"The newborn was quickly diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome and received immediate treatment."
Word Variations & Relations
A-Z Proximities
respirational15respirations14respirator12respirators13respiratory16 respiratory distress syndrome
respire9respired11respires10respiring12respiritualise16
