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pree·mie

also pre·mie (prē'mē) 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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Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang:

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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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Premie can refer to:

Premie or preemie, a baby born in a premature birth
Premie ("lover of God"), used to refer to members of the Divine Light Mission.

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