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Adjective: preterm  ,pree'turm
  1. Occurring or born before the end of the normal gestation period
    "Preterm babies often require special medical care"
Noun: preterm  ,pree'turm
  1. A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy
    "The hospital has a specialized unit for caring for preterms"

Derived forms: preterms

Encyclopedia: Preterm