postmature
adjective
post·ma·ture
-mə-ˈt(y)u̇(ə)r also -ˈchu̇(ə)r
: remaining in the uterus for longer than the normal period of gestation
a postmature fetus
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“Postmature.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/postmature. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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