birthweight

[ burth-weyt ]

noun

1. the weight of an infant at birth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of birthweight¹

birth + weight

Example Sentences

Indeed, in 2006 a study found that breast-cancer risk was higher in girls who were born at the heavy end of the birthweight scale.

From The Daily Beast

The post-term effect may explain, in part, the relationship with high birthweight found in 2006.

From The Daily Beast