preterm

adjective pre·term \(ˌ)prē-ˈtərm, ˈprē-ˌ\

Definition of PRETERM

: of, relating to, being, or brought forth by premature birth <a preterm infant> <preterm labor>

1928

Medical Dictionary

adjective pre·term \-ˈtərm\

: of, relating to, being, or born by premature birth <preterm infants> <a preterm delivery> <preterm labor>

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