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cloud baby Etymology: AS, clud + babe a newborn who appears well and healthy but is a carrier of infectious bacterial or viral organisms. The infant may contaminate the surrounding environment as airborne droplets from the respiratory tract form clouds of the organisms. A cloud baby may be the source of a nursery epidemic, especially one caused by a staphylococcal organism. cloud baby A popular term for an infant with an infection that spreads by aerosol, who releases 'clouds' of viral or bacteria-rich material into the ambient air, and is a vector for miniepidemics of URIs How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Wal-Mart's White Cloud baby diaper brand has continuously been recognized as a high quality, innovative product. |
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