preemie
noun/ˈpɹiːmi/
Etymology
From prem(ature) + -ie.
- derived from praemātūrus
Definitions
A baby that has been born prematurely.
- Prematurity is the leading cause of neonatal death, and preemies who survive are at risk for lifelong health problems.
The neighborhood
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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA