prematurity

American  

[pree-muh-choor-i-tee] / ˌpri məˈtʃʊər ɪ ti /

noun

1. the state, quality, or time period of being premature.

2. in humans, the state of having been born before 37 weeks gestation.

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Example Sentences

The central bank left its policy rate unchanged March 18, citing prematurity to assess the war’s economic effect and contained energy cost risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Researchers have identified multiple factors linked to increased risks of the disorder, including older parental age, infant prematurity and parental exposure to air pollution and industrial solvents.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

The second trimester was the most critical time in determining extreme prematurity, the researchers said.

From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Although the findings are at an early stage, and more work is needed to understand their implications for preventing prematurity, there's little risk in advising pregnant women to maintain good sleep habits now, she added.

From Science Daily • Sep. 28, 2023

He gave her much-needed advice in dealing with social matters which her sudden prematurity forced her to cope with.

From Mary Wollaston by Webster, Henry Kitchell