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SIDS

Pronunciation: /ɛsʌɪdiːˈɛs/

Definition of SIDS

abbreviation

sudden infant death syndrome, a technical term for cot death.

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sidle
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Sieg Heil
siege
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siege gun

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noun

an aggressive or unkempt dog …

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