periodic apnea of the newborn
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the word 'periodic', referring to the recurring nature of the pauses, and 'apnea', meaning 'temporary cessation of breathing'.
مثال
- Periodic apnea of the newborn is a common occurrence in premature infants.
- The doctor explained that periodic apnea is usually outgrown by the time the baby reaches full term.
- Parents should monitor their newborn for signs of periodic apnea.
ترکیبهای رایج
Periodic apnea episodes Periodic apnea monitoring Periodic apnea treatment
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- irregular breathing of newborns; periods of rapid breathing followed by apnea; believed to be associated with sudden infant death syndrome