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preterm infant

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Noun1.preterm infant - an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestationpreterm infant - an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation
preemie, premature baby, premature infant, premie, preterm baby
neonate, newborn, newborn baby, newborn infant - a baby from birth to four weeks
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For example, it calls on the federal government to support research on prematurity and the care of preterm infants, on hospital leaders to ensure that all cesarean deliveries and labor inductions are performed in accordance with professional guidelines, and on policymakers to expand women's access to health care coverage.
Squeaking by on prematurity by Hollander, Dore / Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health
Byline: Mike Colasurdo For The Register-Guard The benefits of breast milk and breastfeeding for preterm infants are well documented in the medical literature, and there is broad support here in Oregon.
Breastfeeding helps preterm babies, too by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
A 5-day study in 24 preterm infants compared the lipid absorption of Betapol (73% palmitic acid in the sn-2 position) with two other triglycerides with lower palmitic acid concentrations (8% or 28%) in the sn-2 position.
Structured lipids: matching mother's milk for a healthy start to ... by Scott, Corey E. / Nutraceutical Business & Technology
 
 
 
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