full-term
Americanadjective
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of or noting the entire duration of normal pregnancy.
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serving the complete designated term of office.
He was not a full-term president.
Example Sentences
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An ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening condition; there is no way that an ectopic pregnancy can become a full-term pregnancy.
From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024
Its own results show most of the families involved have babies born at full-term and a good birth weight, which gives those children a healthy start.
From BBC • May 6, 2024
She had a normal full-term pregnancy with her second child, who was born on April 10.
From New York Times • May 1, 2024
The interim role will continue while the city conducts a nationwide search for a full-term chief, leaving Choi in charge of day-to-day operations for the next several months.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024
The CoR approval in the selection of most of the cabinet ministers on 20 May 2006 marked the transition from the ITG to Iraq's full-term government.
From The 2006 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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