preterm
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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