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preemie Definition

☆ pree·mie (prē′mē)

noun

Informal a prematurely born infant, esp. one weighing less than 2.5 kg (c. 5.5 lb)

Etymology: altered < prem(ature) + -ie

preemie Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

baby: It comes in sizes preemie baby, newborn and infant, and four beautiful colors, new mint, white, pink and blue.

Noun used with modifier

size: It comes in sizes preemie baby, newborn and infant, and four beautiful colors, new mint, white, pink and blue.