preterm
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adjective
1.
occurring earlier in pregnancy than expected; premature: preterm labor.
noun
2.
a baby born prematurely, especially one born before the 37th week of pregnancy and weighing less than 5½ pounds (2.5 kg).
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| —adj | |
| 1. | (of a baby) born prematurely |
| —adv | |
| 2. | prematurely |
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Medical Dictionary
preterm pre·term (prē'tûrm', prē-tûrm')
adj.
Occurring or appearing before the expected time at the end of a full-term pregnancy. n.
An infant born prematurely.
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Example sentences
Supplements can reduce the risk of preterm birth but may do little to prevent postpartum depression.
It found no link to birth defects, preterm births, low birth weight or pregnancy loss.
The price of preventing preterm labor is about to go through the roof.
Her findings confirmed that he was lagging in all areas, even after correcting for his preterm birth.
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