What does preemie mean?
Preemie means (informal) A baby that has been born prematurely..
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/ˈpɹiːmi/ · noun
(informal) 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.
Use preemie when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Preemie means (informal) A baby that has been born prematurely..
Common synonyms include pretermer, premie, premature baby.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Prematurity is the leading cause of neonatal death, and preemies who survive are at risk for lifelong health problems.
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