preterm

adjective

pre·term (ˌ)prē-ˈtərm

ˈprē-ˌtərm

: of, relating to, being, or brought forth by premature birth

a preterm infant

preterm labor

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Beyond saving preterm infants, the greatest benefit may be lowering life-altering birth defects by letting babies continue growing in a womb. —

Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2017 This includes very preterm infants and those with heart and lung conditions. —

Annette Regan, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2022 Predictably, women — and specifically unvaccinated women — who had COVID during their pregnancy often became sicker, and the risk of fetal loss and preterm birth was higher. —

cleveland, 1 Dec. 2022 Wingate has been charged with improving the state's preterm birth rate by improving maternal and fetal health. —

Erika Edwards, NBC News, 17 Nov. 2022 See all Example Sentences for preterm