sids

IPA: sˈɪdz

Root Word: SIDS

Small Island Developing States.
(medicine) Acronym of sudden infant death syndrome. [(pathology) The sudden and unexplained death of an infant aged one month to one year, normally while sleeping.]

Examples of "sids" in Sentences

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a devastating and unexplained phenomenon that occurs in seemingly healthy babies
The cause of SIDS remains unknown, but researchers are working tirelessly to uncover potential risk factors
Parents can take preventative measures, such as placing infants on their backs to sleep, to reduce the likelihood of SIDS
The loss of a child to SIDS is a tragic event that can leave families grieving and searching for answers
SIDS awareness campaigns aim to educate the public about safe sleep practices and reduce the number of preventable deaths