crib death

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Noun crib death has 1 sense

sudden infant death syndrome, SIDS, infant death, crib death, cot death - sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep
--₁ is a kind of death; sleep apnea

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Crib Death

Definition:

Crib death refers to the sudden, unexpected death of a seemingly healthy infant during sleep, also known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

The sudden and unexplained death of a baby who is less than one year old, typically occurring during sleep.

Example Sentence: Crib death is a devastating and tragic event for any family to experience.

Sense 2 (Noun):

A local term or colloquial expression used to describe the concept of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) within a specific region or community.

Example Sentence: In some communities, crib death is referred to as "cot death" or "bed death".