Newborn respiratory distress syndrome
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| Newborn respiratory distress syndrome | |
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| Term | Newborn respiratory distress syndrome |
| Short definition | a disorder in which premature babies lack surfactant, a substance that stops the lungs from collapsing |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
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Newborn respiratory distress syndrome (definition) a disorder in which premature babies lack surfactant, a substance that stops the lungs from collapsing
==Newborn respiratory distress syndrome (overview)==