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Definition of Periodic apnea of the newborn
1. Noun. Irregular breathing of newborns; periods of rapid breathing followed by apnea; believed to be associated with sudden infant death syndrome. 
Generic synonyms: Apnea
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1. Noun. Irregular breathing of newborns; periods of rapid breathing followed by apnea; believed to be associated with sudden infant death syndrome.