prematurity

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Recent Examples of prematurity Other countries do have the same conditions but prematurity rates aren't as high as Pakistan's, says Jehan. Diaa Hadid, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026 The babies, who were about 17 days old, had no complications other than prematurity, the summary said. David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026 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 Necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, is a devastating complication of prematurity that weighs heavily on our minds. Alexander Crider, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 While the data show overall birth outcomes improving — declining rates of prematurity, low birth weight, and infant mortality — disparities are still prevalent, particularly for Black women. Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026 It's now known as retinopathy of prematurity. Gabriela Saldivia, Scientific American, 3 Dec. 2025 In fact, prematurity is the leading cause of infant mortality. Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prematurity
Noun
  • Research shows that children participating in the Imagination Library demonstrate a 29% increase in kindergarten readiness, the county’s website said.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • By June 2017, 37% of warfare readiness certifications for cruiser and destroyer crews in Japan had expired.
    Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Heading into the holidays, that tension between a willingness to spend and pressure on household budgets will likely shape consumer behavior.
    Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Manouzi sees her Dearborn clients as especially entrepreneurial, with a willingness to test new, innovative approaches that might boost sales, or, for a restaurant business, bring diners into a space.
    Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Superintendent Blondean Davis of Matteson Elementary District 162 praised the legislation, saying when a school is in lockdown, all students and staff can do is wait, which makes the timeliness of the emergency response crucial.
    Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Come for the timeliness, stay for Cap wrecking a bunch of guys in an elevator.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Randolph, a four-year varsity player, emerged last season as a disruptive force by blending elite size with mobility, quickness and athleticism.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • His separation and quickness were always evident, and despite being a bit undersized, his type of game can succeed at the NFL level.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Prematurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prematurity. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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