full-term
adjective
: retained in the uterus for the normal period of gestation before birth
a full-term newborn
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The new law adds restrictions for women coming to ERs with miscarriages, and can also complicate care for people delivering full-term babies.
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Susan Rinkunas, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024
While Wilcox's due date was Oct. 27, doctors had planned to induce her on Oct. 4, just one day shy of a full-term pregnancy.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Three candidates are running for the temporary seat and four candidates are vying for the full-term contest.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
Being home with a preemie baby is very different than bringing a full-term baby home from the hospital.
—Jasmine Roth, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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Susan Rinkunas, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024
While Wilcox's due date was Oct. 27, doctors had planned to induce her on Oct. 4, just one day shy of a full-term pregnancy.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Three candidates are running for the temporary seat and four candidates are vying for the full-term contest.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
Being home with a preemie baby is very different than bringing a full-term baby home from the hospital.
—Jasmine Roth, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Full-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-term. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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