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sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
The sudden and unexpected death of a healthy infant under 1 year of age. A diagnosis of SIDS is made when an autopsy cannot determine another cause of death. The cause of SIDS is unknown. Also known as "crib" or "cot" death.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Health care; Pharmaceutical
- Category: Vaccines
- Company: U.S. CDC
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