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Term infant
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a newborn who is born at or near the expected due date, typically between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
term infants
What is a "term infant"?
A term infant is a baby born between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy. This is the full duration of a typical pregnancy, and babies born during this time are usually well-developed and ready for life outside the womb. Term infants typically have fewer health issues compared to those born prematurely, before 37 weeks, or post-term, after 42 weeks.
Examples
Adequate prenatal care contributes to the well-being of a term infant.
