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The answer PREEMIE has 16 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.
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Definitions of preemie in various dictionaries:
noun - an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation
A prematurely born infant.
noun - an infant born prematurely
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Mar 18 2012 New York Times |
Jan 26 2011 L.A. Times Daily |
Jun 29 2009 New York Times |
Sep 24 2004 Wall Street Journal |
May 30 2003 The Times - Cryptic |
Mar 9 1997 New York Times |
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Informal A prematurely born infant. |
a baby born prematurely. |
an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation |
a baby that is born earlier than expected |
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Preterm birth, also known as premature birth, is the birth of a baby at fewer than 37 weeks gestational age. These babies are known as preemies or premies. Symptoms of preterm labor include uterine contractions which occur more often than every ten minutes or the leaking of fluid from the vagina. Premature infants are at greater risk for cerebral palsy, delays in development, hearing problems and sight problems. These risks are greater the earlier a baby is born.The cause of preterm birth is often not known. Risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, being pregnant with more than one baby, being either obese or underweight, a number of vaginal infections, tobacco smoking and psychological stress, among others. It is recommended that labor not be medically induced before 39 weeks unless required for other medical reasons. The same recommendation applies to cesarean section. Medical reasons for early delivery include preeclampsia.In those at risk, the hormone progesterone, if ta |