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adjective
Date: 1928
of, relating to, being, or brought forth by premature birth <a preterm infant> <preterm labor>
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preterm — [prē′tʉrm΄] adj. of or having to do with premature birth, or born prematurely n. a preterm baby … English World dictionary
preterm — pre·term tərm adj of, relating to, being, or born by premature birth <preterm infants> <a preterm delivery> <preterm labor> * * * pre·term (pre turmґ) before completion of the full term; said of pregnancy or of an infant … Medical dictionary
preterm — /pree terrm /, adj. 1. occurring earlier in pregnancy than expected; premature: preterm labor. n. 2. a baby born prematurely, esp. one born before the 37th week of pregnancy and weighing less than 51/2 lb. (2.5 kg). [1925 30; PRE + TERM] * * * … Universalium
preterm — adj. Preterm is used with these nouns: ↑baby, ↑birth, ↑delivery, ↑infant, ↑labour … Collocations dictionary
Preterm birth — Classification and external resources Intubated preterm baby in an incubator ICD 10 O … Wikipedia
Preterm labor — may refer to:*Premature birth *Prodromal labor … Wikipedia
preterm birth — (premature birth) birth of a baby before 37 weeks (259 days) of gestation (calculated from the first day of the mother s last menstrual period); a birth at less than 23 weeks is at present incompatible with life. Such factors as pre eclampsia,… … Medical dictionary
preterm birth — premature birth birth of a baby before 37 weeks (259 days) of gestation (calculated from the first day of the mother s last menstrual period); a birth at less than 23 weeks is at present incompatible with life. Such factors as pre eclampsia,… … The new mediacal dictionary
preterm baby — noun an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation • Syn: ↑premature baby, ↑premature infant, ↑preterm infant, ↑preemie, ↑premie • Hypernyms: ↑neonate, ↑newborn, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
preterm infant — noun an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation • Syn: ↑premature baby, ↑preterm baby, ↑premature infant, ↑preemie, ↑premie • Hypernyms: ↑neonate, ↑newborn, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
