NCIt synonyms : Surfactant Protein B Deficiency; SMDP1;
NCIt related terms : Surfactant Apoprotein B Deficiency;
NCIt definition : An autosomal recessive condition caused by mutation(s) in the SFTPB gene, encoding
pulmonary surfactant-associated protein B. It is characterized by severe respiratory
distress-like illness and responds poorly to exogenous administration of surfactant.;