HYALINE MEMBRANE DISEASE
\hˈa͡ɪəlˌa͡ɪn mˈɛmbɹe͡ɪn dɪzˈiːz], \hˈaɪəlˌaɪn mˈɛmbɹeɪn dɪzˈiːz], \h_ˈaɪ_ə_l_ˌaɪ_n m_ˈɛ_m_b_ɹ_eɪ_n d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z]\
Definitions of HYALINE MEMBRANE DISEASE
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an acute lung disease of the newborn (especially the premature newborn); lungs cannot expand because of a wetting agent is lacking.
By Princeton University
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an acute lung disease of the newborn (especially the premature newborn); lungs cannot expand because of a wetting agent is lacking.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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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)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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