Hyaline Membrane Disease (Noun)
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Hyaline membrane disease is a common cause of respiratory distress in premature infants due to the lack of surfactant in their lungs.
- The newborn baby was diagnosed with hyaline membrane disease shortly after birth and required immediate oxygen therapy and ventilation support.
- Premature infants are at a higher risk of developing hyaline membrane disease due to the immaturity of their lungs and the lack of surfactant production.
- The formation of a glassy hyaline membrane over the alveoli in the lungs is a characteristic feature of hyaline membrane disease in newborns.
- Hyaline membrane disease can be life-threatening if left untreated, and prompt medical intervention is necessary to manage the symptoms and prevent complications.