Preemie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹiːmi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Preemie is a noun meaning (informal) A baby that has been born prematurely.
Meaning
(informal) A baby that has been born prematurely.
Example Sentences
Prematurity is the leading cause of neonatal death, and preemies who survive are at risk for lifelong health problems.
Word Forms
- preemies
- premie
- premy
Synonyms for preemie
Depending on context, synonyms include pretermer, premie.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include premie, prem, premmie, premature, premy, pretermer.
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