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Meaning of word hyaline membrane disease from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
Meaning : 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.
Synonyms : respiratory distress syndrome, respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn
