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Preterm Baby

Description:

A preterm baby, also known as a premature baby, is a newborn infant who is born before completing 37 weeks of gestation. These babies have not had enough time to fully develop in the womb, which can lead to various medical challenges and increased risk of complications.

Senses:

1. Medical sense: Refers to a baby born before completing the full term of gestation.
2. General sense: Can also be used to describe a baby who is born earlier than expected.

Sample Sentences:

• The preterm baby was placed in the neonatal intensive care unit for monitoring and specialized care.
• Due to her premature labor, she gave birth to a preterm baby.
• Being a preterm baby, he had to spend a few weeks in the hospital before he could go home.
• The parents were concerned about the potential long-term health effects for their preterm baby.

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