preterm
adjective
pre·term
(ˌ)prē-ˈtərm 
ˈprē-ˌtərm
: of, relating to, being, or brought forth by premature birth
a preterm infant
preterm labor
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Levels of pTau217 appeared to decrease as both preterm infants grew older and by about 20 weeks after birth reached the levels found among healthy young adults.
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Robert Martone, Scientific American, 10 Oct. 2025
Researchers found a drastic drop in evictions and fewer preterm births and neonatal intensive care unit admissions.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Henderson works at one of only a few facilities in the state staffed with specialists to deliver and treat preterm babies.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Some studies have shown that use of the medication at various stages of pregnancy can impact the fetal kidneys and the possibility of high blood pressure in the lungs, preterm delivery or low birth weight.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
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Robert Martone, Scientific American, 10 Oct. 2025
Researchers found a drastic drop in evictions and fewer preterm births and neonatal intensive care unit admissions.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Henderson works at one of only a few facilities in the state staffed with specialists to deliver and treat preterm babies.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Some studies have shown that use of the medication at various stages of pregnancy can impact the fetal kidneys and the possibility of high blood pressure in the lungs, preterm delivery or low birth weight.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for preterm
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“Preterm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preterm. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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preterm
adjective
pre·term
-ˈtərm
: of, relating to, being, or born by premature birth
preterm infants
a preterm delivery
preterm labor
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