preterm
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pre·term

adjective \(ˌ)prē-ˈtərm, ˈprē-ˌ\

Definition of PRETERM

: of, relating to, being, or brought forth by premature birth <a preterm infant> <preterm labor>

First Known Use of PRETERM

1928

pre·term

adjective \-ˈtərm\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of PRETERM

: of, relating to, being, or born by premature birth <preterm infants> <a preterm delivery> <preterm labor>

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