prematurity
Americannoun
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the state, quality, or time period of being premature.
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in humans, the state of having been born before 37 weeks gestation.
Example Sentences
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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 charity says complications from prematurity remain the leading cause of neonatal death and lifelong disability.
From BBC ● Nov. 16, 2025
The second trimester was the most critical time in determining extreme prematurity, the researchers said.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 7, 2023
His ideal was one of progress; but he came too soon, and paid for his prematurity with his life.
From An Outline of Russian Literature by Maurice Baring
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