preemie
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pree·mie

noun \ˈprē-mē\

Definition of PREEMIE

: a premature baby

Variants of PREEMIE

pree·mie also pre·mie \ˈprē-mē\

Origin of PREEMIE

premature + -ie
First Known Use: 1927

Rhymes with PREEMIE

pree·mie

noun    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of PREEMIE

: a baby born prematurely

Variants of PREEMIE

pree·mie or pre·mie \ˈprē-mē\ (audio pronunciation)

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