释义 |
neonatal abstinence syndrome
neonatal abstinence syndromen. A disorder of newborns exposed to addictive drugs (especially opioids) either in the womb or at birth, characterized by a complex of symptoms associated with withdrawal, including high-pitched crying, tremor, inadequate food intake, fever, sweating, and vomiting.neonatal abstinence syndrome
neonatal abstinence syndromeAny of the adverse consequences in the newborn of exposure to addictive or dangerous intoxicants during fetal development. The consequences include, but are not limited to, preterm delivery, intrauterine growth retardation, asphyxia, low birth weight, drug withdrawal symptoms after delivery, and behavioral, psychiatric, and learning disabilities later in life. AcronymsSeeNAS |