Definition of Respiratory distress syndrome

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.

Exact synonyms: Hyaline Membrane Disease, Respiratory Distress Syndrome Of The Newborn
Generic synonyms: Respiratory Disease, Respiratory Disorder, Respiratory Illness

Medical Definition of Respiratory distress syndrome

1. A condition of the newborn marked by dyspnea with cyanosis, heralded by such prodromal signs as dilatation of the alae nasi, expiratory grunt, and retraction of the suprasternal notch or costal margins, mostly frequently occurring in premature infants, children of diabetic mothers, and infants delivered by cesarean section, and sometimes with no apparent predisposing cause. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Respiratory Distress Syndrome

respiratory arrhythmia
respiratory ataxia
respiratory bronchioles
respiratory burst
respiratory capacity
respiratory care unit
respiratory center
respiratory centre
respiratory chain
respiratory circulation
respiratory coefficient
respiratory dead space
respiratory disease
respiratory disorder
respiratory distress syndrome (current term)
respiratory distress syndrome (current term)
respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn
respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn
respiratory enteric orphan virus
respiratory enzyme
respiratory enzyme complexes
respiratory epithelium
respiratory exchange ratio
respiratory failure
respiratory frequency
respiratory function tests
respiratory hypersensitivity
respiratory illness
respiratory infection
respiratory inhibitor

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