Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun respiratory_distress_syndrome

1 sense of respiratory distress syndrome

Sense 1
respiratory distress syndrome, respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn, hyaline membrane disease -- (an acute lung disease of the newborn (especially the premature newborn); lungs cannot expand because of a wetting agent is lacking; characterized by rapid shallow breathing and cyanosis and the formation of a glassy hyaline membrane over the alveoli)
       => respiratory disease, respiratory illness, respiratory disorder -- (a disease affecting the respiratory system)