blue baby

noun

, Pathology.

1. an infant born with cyanosis resulting from a congenital heart or lung defect.

blue baby

noun

1. a baby born with a bluish tinge to the skin because of lack of oxygen in the blood, esp caused by a congenital defect of the heart

Word History and Origins

Origin of blue baby¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

In short, the story can’t exist without Liara, which is fine since she’s endeared herself to fans with her newfound confidence and desire for little blue babies.

From Washington Post

Her heavy walking boots were conspicuously laced with pale blue baby ribbon, which caught the enemy's eye.

From Project Gutenberg

Rarely, this opening never closes and we have what is called a "blue baby," which seldom lives very long.

From Project Gutenberg

In eight cases out of ten their letters will tell us whether it's a pink or blue baby.

From Project Gutenberg