preemie

noun pree·mie \ˈprē-mē\

: a baby that is born before it has fully developed : a premature baby

Full Definition of PREEMIE

: a premature baby

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pree·mie also pre·mie \ˈprē-mē\

premature + -ie

First Known Use: 1927

Medical Dictionary

noun pree·mie

: a baby born prematurely

pree·mie or pre·mie \ˈprē-mē\

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