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asphyxiated baby [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Perinatal Period
  • Respiratory System
OBS

Babies can be born "flat" with no discernible heartbeat and making no effort to breathe.

OBS

flat baby: An unacceptable slang term referring to an asphyxiated baby.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Périnatalité
  • Appareil respiratoire
OBS

nouveau-né en état d'asphyxie : terme retenu par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé.

Spanish

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