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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/
translation icon : 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
7.7

Something that happens earlier than expected or wanted

focuses on birth occurring before the normal gestation period

Antonyms

maturity
101 3.3

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

How Early

prematurity
2 6.7
full term
4 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'.