preterm

(prētʉrm′)

adjective

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

noun

a preterm baby

See preterm in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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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