dysmature

dysmature definition - medical

dys·ma·ture (dĭsˌmə-to͝orˈ, -cho͝orˈ)

adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of faulty embryologic development, often leading to structural and/or functional abnormalities.
  2. Relating to or characteristic of an infant whose birth weight is inappropriately low for its gestational age.

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