MedicalTerminology DB

1 Definition of SIDS

Meaning of SIDS: The sudden and unexpected death of a healthy child who is younger than one year old, usually during sleep.

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

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