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Definition & Meaning of "preterm"in English

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

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
Preterm babies often require specialized medical care due to their early arrival. 
preterm
01

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

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