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(Encyclopedia) infancy, stage of human development lasting from birth to approximately two years of age. The hallmarks of infancy are physical growth, motor development, vocal development, and…hyaline membrane disease
(Encyclopedia) hyaline membrane disease: see infant respiratory distress syndrome.Brewer's: El Infante de Antequera
is the Regent Fernando, who took the city of Antequera from the Moors in 1419. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894El IslamEl Dorado A B C D E F G H I J…Infant Mortality Rates, 1950–2010
The following table lists the infant mortality rates in the United States from 1950 to 2010, according to year, race, and gestation period. Year Deaths…blue baby
(Encyclopedia) blue baby, infant born with a congenital heart defect that causes a bluish coloration of the skin as a result of cyanosis (deoxygenated blood). The color is most noticeable around the…foundling hospital
(Encyclopedia) foundling hospital, institution for receiving and caring for abandoned children. In Athens and in Rome until the 4th cent., unwanted children were exposed, or left to die, in appointed…Infant Mortality and Life Expectancy for Selected Countries
Country Infant mortal-ity1…Infant Mortality Rate Worldwide (Update for 2023!)
Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesWhen people want information about the overall health of a country, they may look at the infant mortality rate as one of several indicators. Globally, the infant…Python, in Greek mythology
(Encyclopedia) Python, in Greek mythology, a huge serpent. In some myths the infant Apollo slew Python at the oracle of Gaea in Delphi; in others Apollo killed the serpent in order to claim the…Nunc dimittis
(Encyclopedia) Nunc dimittisNunc dimittisnŭngk dĭmĭtˈĭs [key] [Lat.,=now you are dismissing], the opening words of Simeon's song of praise on the occasion of the presentation of the infant Jesus in…Trending
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