crib

crib

(krĭb) [AS. cribbe, manger]

1. A framework around a denture or a natural tooth to serve as a brace or supporting structure.

2. A small bed with long legs and high sides for an infant or young child.

CRIB

Abbrev. for Clinical Risk Index for Babies. This is a scoring tool for assessing the initial neonatal risk of babies and for comparing the performance of neonatal intensive care units.