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prematurity

prematurity

2 6.7
A thing that happens earlier than expected, especially when a baby is born before the end of pregnancy
  • noun
  • /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊrɪti/
: prematuridad
  • Challenges related to prematurity often affect the development of infants in their early years.
  • retinopathy of prematurity
  • extreme prematurity
  • effects of prematurity

In particular the work on on prematurity.

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Examples

  • Every year, 11 million babies die from prematurity, and many survivors are disabled.

    Blog text (3)

  • When I said 'serious issues' I meant things like heart murmurs, lung problems, and general prematurity.

    Blog text (19)

  • Your daughter does technically carry a prematurity diagnosis, which could be helpful in this process.

    Blog text (4)

  • Both groups had an equal number of students with retinopathy of prematurity.

    Academic text (2009)

  • The second group of studies examined the long-term effect of prematurity on parents and children and the relationship between them.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Causes of CP vary from prematurity to hypoxia to infections.

    Blog text (20)

  • Maria is a 6-year-old with retinal detachments in both eyes caused by retinopathy of prematurity.

    Academic text (1998)

  • Ben was born prematurely, developed moderate retinopathy of prematurity, and was diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder.

    Academic text (2001)

  • In humans, early insults are associated with later-life liabilities, including prematurity, low birth weight, maternal infection during pregnancy, toxic exposures, and malnutrition.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Many health professionals are concerned about the risks associated with prematurity at birth.

Synonyms

prematureness
vsprematurity
1 7.7

Something that happens earlier than expected or wanted

focuses on birth occurring before the normal gestation period

Antonyms

maturity
96 3.3

A state of being fully grown in body, mind, or feelings

How Early

prematurity
2 6.7
full term
11 3.3

Surface Forms

prematurity singular
prematurities plural

Morphology

prematurity = premature (semi-transparent) = pre + mature + ity

The suffix '-ity' straightforwardly forms a noun meaning the state or condition of being premature.

Etymology

Prematurity comes from the parts pre- meaning 'before' and mature meaning 'ripe' or 'ready', so it literally means 'before being ready'. That's why prematurity can describe a baby born before the normal time or a decision made too quickly, both being 'before they are ready'.