HYALINE MEMBRANE DISEASES
\hˈa͡ɪəlˌa͡ɪn mˈɛmbɹe͡ɪn dɪzˈiːzɪz], \hˈaɪəlˌaɪn mˈɛmbɹeɪn dɪzˈiːzɪz], \h_ˈaɪ_ə_l_ˌaɪ_n m_ˈɛ_m_b_ɹ_eɪ_n d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z_ɪ_z]\
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A disorder affecting newborn infants (usually premature) characterized pathologically by the development of a hyaline-like membrane lining the terminal respiratory passages. Extensive atelectasis is attributed to the lack of surfactant. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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