premie (Meaning)

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premie (n)

an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation

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an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation

neonate, infant, kid, child,newborn, toddler, baby, kiddo, moppet, babe

adult,adult, elder, senior citizen, grown-up, elder,senior citizen, grown-up, old-timer, graybeard

The premie baby weighed a mere two pounds at birth.

The NICU provided specialized care for the fragile premie.

The premie's parents anxiously monitored their tiny newborn's progress.

The premie's premature lungs required oxygen supplementation.