periodic apnea of the newborn


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Pronunciation: / ˌpɪərɪˈɒdɪk ɒv;(ə)v ðə;ðɪ;ðiː njuːˈbɔːn;ˈnjuːbɔːn /

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  1. irregular breathing of newborns; periods of rapid breathing followed by apnea; believed to be associated with sudden infant death syndrome
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