crib death

Definition / meaning of crib death

The sudden and unexpected death of a healthy child who is younger than one year old, usually during sleep. The cause of crib death is not known. Also called SIDS and sudden infant death syndrome.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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