Prematurity

Prematurity
Historically, the definition of prematurity was 2500 grams (about 5 1/2 pounds) or less at birth. The current World Health Organization definition of prematurity is a baby born before 37 weeks of gestation, counting from the first day of the Last Menstrual Period (LMP).
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1. The state of being premature. 2. In dentistry, deflective occlusal contact.

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pre·ma·tu·ri·ty -mə-'t(y)u̇r-ət-ē, -'chu̇r-, chiefly Brit .prem-ə- n, pl -ties
1) the condition of an infant born viable but before its proper time
2) PREMATURE CONTACT

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pre·ma·tur·i·ty (pre″mə-chrґĭ-te) underdevelopment; the condition of a premature infant.

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