cot death

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS): The sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant, typically during sleep, for which no cause is found after a thorough investigation.
Usage
  • Noun:
    • The primary usage is as a medical and general term for a specific, tragic event.
    • It is used in public health information, medical contexts, and general news reporting.
    • Example: "The charity raises funds for research into the causes of cot death."
    • Example: "Following safe sleep guidelines can help reduce the risk of cot death."
Advanced Usage
  • "cot death syndrome": A less common but sometimes used variant emphasizing it as a medical syndrome.
    • Example: "The study focused on potential genetic factors in cot death syndrome."
Variants and Related Words
  • Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS): The formal medical term, synonymous with "cot death." It is the standard term used in American English and in global medical literature.
    • Example: "SIDS is the leading cause of death in infants between one month and one year of age."
  • Crib death: The term used primarily in American English, synonymous with "cot death."
    • Example: "The pamphlet provided information on preventing crib death."
Synonyms
  • Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS): The formal synonym.
  • Crib death: The American English synonym.
Notes on Meaning
  • The term specifically refers to deaths that remain unexplained after a complete autopsy, death scene investigation, and review of clinical history. It is not used for infant deaths from identifiable causes like infection or accident.
  • The word "cot" refers to a small bed for a baby or young child, highlighting the common context of the event.
Noun
  1. sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep

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