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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome / Cot Death

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - Glossary

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a.Apnea: is a Greek word that means, "want of breath."

b.Serotonin: (5-hydroxytryptamine, or 5-HT): is a monoamine neurotransmitter. It is believed to play an important role in the regulation of mood, sleep, emesis (vomiting), sexuality and appetite.

c.Prenatal: relating to the period before birth.

d.Postnatal: relating to the time after birth.

e.Arousal Response: is an awakening from sleep to facilitate breathing.
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Posted by:  anne08  Posted on: 09/11/2009
i have found this site very helpfull, as it give you an idea of what to look for in a cot death, anne




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