Preterm (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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).
adjective
  1. (of a baby) born prematurely
adverb
  1. prematurely
Preterm (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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