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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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
The charity says complications from prematurity remain the leading cause of neonatal death and lifelong disability.
From BBC
The 36-year-old, who earlier this month was appointed as the new patron of prematurity charity Borne, said she was now trying to put a spotlight on female health.
From BBC
Later, a nurse with nicotine stains on her fingernails, tells my parents I have developed retinopathy of prematurity, an eye condition caused by all that one-hundo oxygen.
From Los Angeles Times
The exposed population of women had a 25% higher rate of very low birth weights and extreme prematurity.
From Washington Times
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