prematureness

Definition of prematurenessnext
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prematurity
Noun
  • In addition to impacts of untreated depression on the mother, developing children are also at greater risk for prematurity and low birth weight, and higher rates of impulsivity, socialization issues, and cognitive, behavioral and emotional difficulties.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
  • In 2024, for example, more than 700 newborns died from spontaneous bleeding in their brains, which could have been complicated by liver disease or prematurity.
    Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
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“Prematureness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prematureness. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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