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disease > newborn diseases > prematurity
disease > pregnancy disease > prematurity

Preferred term

prematurity  

Definition

  • Preterm birth, also known as premature birth, is the birth of a baby at fewer than 37 weeks' gestational age, as opposed to the usual about 40 weeks. These babies are known as preemies or premmies. (Wikipedia)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/VH8-VDZKF7XX-D

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