释义 |
baby bottle syndrome nur·sing bot·tle car·iescaries and tooth enamel erosion that result from permitting infants and children to go to sleep while sucking intermittently from a bottle of formula, whole milk, or fruit juice. Synonym(s): baby bottle syndromeSevere caries of the deciduous teeth, caused by prolonged use of milk or juice bottles as a sleeping aid for infantsbaby bottle syndrome Pediatrics Severe caries of the deciduous teeth, caused by prolonged use of milk or juice bottles as a sleeping aid for infantsba·by bot·tle tooth de·cay (bābē botĕl tūth dĕ-kā) Abnormally high level of dental caries affecting the teeth of children usually younger than 4 years of age, related to prolonged use of a baby bottle containing cariogenic liquids. Synonym(s): baby bottle syndrome, nursing bottle caries. |