preterm infant
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'preterm' is a combination of 'pre-' meaning 'before' and 'term' referring to the completion of a full term of pregnancy. 'Infant' comes from the Latin word 'infans' meaning 'unable to speak'.
مثال
- The preterm infant required specialized medical care.
- Preterm infants are at a higher risk of health complications.
- The hospital has a dedicated unit for preterm infants.
ترکیبهای رایج
Preterm infant Preterm birth Preterm labor Preterm delivery Preterm mortality Preterm complications
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation