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preterm

[ pree-turm ]

adjective

  1. occurring earlier in pregnancy than expected; premature:

    preterm labor.

noun

  1. a baby born prematurely, especially one born before the 37th week of pregnancy and weighing less than 5½ pounds (2.5 kilograms).

preterm

/ ˌpriːˈtɜːm /

adjective

  1. (of a baby) born prematurely

adverb

  1. prematurely

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Word History and Origins

Origin of preterm1

First recorded in 1925–30; pre- + term

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Example Sentences

“I went into preterm labor at 22 weeks with my son… I hope one day we both can have healthy babies,” a woman writes.

And a 2010 study found a link between women who drank diet soda while pregnant and the risk of preterm delivery.

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