preemie

noun
/ˈpɹiːmi/

Etymology

From prem(ature) + -ie.

  1. derived from praemātūrus
  2. formed as preemie — “premature + -ie

Definitions

  1. 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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