full-term
adjective
: retained in the uterus for the normal period of gestation before birth
a full-term newborn
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The nutrition company’s products used in NICUs for preterm babies aren’t the same as Enfamil formulas sold in stores for babies born full-term.
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Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 18 July 2024
Jackie suffered one miscarriage, lost one full-term baby at 2 days old and endured a stillbirth while her husband was cavorting with women on a boat in the Mediterranean.
—Nina Burleigh, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
Many full-term babies lose all their lanugo before they are born, but some do not.
—Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 8 July 2024
Vice Mayor Francisco Heredia is seeking a second full-term City Council.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2024
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Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 18 July 2024
Jackie suffered one miscarriage, lost one full-term baby at 2 days old and endured a stillbirth while her husband was cavorting with women on a boat in the Mediterranean.
—Nina Burleigh, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
Many full-term babies lose all their lanugo before they are born, but some do not.
—Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 8 July 2024
Vice Mayor Francisco Heredia is seeking a second full-term City Council.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2024
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“Full-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-term. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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