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respiratory distress syndrome
noun
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Word History
1964, in the meaning defined above
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“Respiratory distress syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respiratory%20distress%20syndrome. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.
Medical Definition
respiratory distress syndrome
nouncalled also hyaline membrane disease
see acute respiratory distress syndromeMore from Merriam-Webster on respiratory distress syndrome
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about respiratory distress syndrome
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