periodic apnea of the newborn

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• periodic apnea of the newborn — noun irregular breathing of newborns; periods of rapid breathing followed by apnea; believed to be associated with sudden infant death syndrome • Hypernyms: ↑apnea …   Useful english dictionary

• apnea — noun transient cessation of respiration • Hypernyms: ↑symptom • Hyponyms: ↑periodic apnea of the newborn, ↑sleep apnea …   Useful english dictionary

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