sudden infant death syndrome

noun

: death of an apparently healthy infant usually before one year of age that is of unknown cause and occurs especially during sleep

—abbreviation SIDS

called also crib death

Examples of sudden infant death syndrome in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two cases of infanticide that were nearly labeled as sudden infant death syndrome. —Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 2 Dec. 2024

Only 11 are living: Musk's first child, Nevada Alexander Musk, died in 2002 at 10 months old from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). —Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Oct. 2024

This leads to a reduction in the air circulation and puts kids at risk of heatstroke and even sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) as their body temperatures reach dangerous levels. —Hollee Actman Becker, Parents, 2 Oct. 2024

Another 14% was caused by disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, followed by sudden infant death syndrome, unintentional injuries and maternal complications. —Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 25 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

sudden infant death syndrome

noun

: death of an apparently healthy infant usually before one year of age that is of unknown cause and occurs especially during sleep

—abbreviation SIDS

called also cot death, crib death