Premature Birth Medical Dictionary

Premature birth | definition of premature birth by Medical …

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premature birth (preterm birth) expulsion of the fetus from the uterus before termination of the normal gestation period, but after independent existence has become possible; defined as birth occurring before 37 completed weeks (295 days), counting from the first …

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premature birth noun variants also premature delivery : birth of a baby after a gestation period of less than 37 weeks Dictionary Entries Near premature birth …

Premature birth - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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A developing baby goes through important growth throughout pregnancy—including in the final months and weeks. Premature (also …

Premature birth - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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Because premature babies are especially at risk of a serious infection of the lungs and respiratory tract (respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV), your baby's doctor might recommend a preventive medication …

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premature birth (preterm birth) expulsion of the fetus from the uterus before termination of the normal gestation period, but after independent existence has become possible; …

Preterm Birth | Maternal and Infant Health | Reproductive …

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Preterm birth is when a baby is born too early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy have been completed. In 2021, preterm birth affected about 1 of every 10 infants born in the United States. The preterm birth rate rose …

Medical Definition of Premature birth - MedicineNet

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Premature birth: A birth that takes place before 37 weeks of gestation have passed. Historically, the definition of prematurity was 2500 grams (about 5 1/2 …

Medical Definition of Premature birth - RxList

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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 …

Premature Birth | Medical Dictionary | Health Dictionary

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The passage that extends from the neck of the womb (UTERUS), known as the CERVIX UTERI, to the opening of the VAGINA. The baby passes along this passage during …