Definition & Meaning of "preterm"in English

preterm

(of babies) born before the full term of pregnancy is completed

premature

Examples

Preterm babies often require specialized medical care due to their early arrival.

preterm

used to refer to a baby being born before the full duration of pregnancy is completed

prematurely

Examples

An estimated 15 million babies are born preterm each year worldwide.

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