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(prē′tʉrm′)

adjective

of or having to do with premature birth, or born prematurely

noun

a preterm baby

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adjective

Occurring or appearing before the expected time at the end of a full-term pregnancy: preterm labor; a preterm infant.

noun

An infant born prematurely.

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