preemie

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also pre·mie (prē') pronunciation
n. Informal
A prematurely born infant.

[Shortening and alteration of PREMATURE.]


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IN BRIEF: n. - An infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation.

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noun
Also premie, premy Also premie, premy
noun, N Amer

A premature birth; a baby born prematurely. (1927 —) .



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