Hyaline Membrane Disease — synonyms, definition

1. hyaline membrane disease (Noun)

respiratory distress syndrome respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn

hyaline membrane disease (Noun) — 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 disorder respiratory illness