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- noun Plural form of
preemie . (aperinatal child with fewer than 37 weeks gestation).
Etymologies
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Testing tool may help prevent blindness in preemies - USATODAY. com
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Testing tool may help prevent blindness in preemies
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One of the benefits of having preemies is that the hospital is kind enough to put them on a schedule for you.
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If you still aren’t sure, add in preemies and fat people.
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Re: If you still aren’t sure, add in preemies and fat people.
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The nurses said the aborted fetuses looked too much like the "preemies" they were tending elsewhere.
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The survival population of "preemies" has also risen steadily because of advanced neonatal knowledge and technology.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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On the positive side, these former "preemies" are less likely to engage in risk-taking behavior, use alcohol or illicit drugs, engage in sexual activities, or become pregnant.
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On the positive side, these former "preemies" are less likely to engage in risk-taking behavior, use alcohol or illicit drugs, engage in sexual activities, or become pregnant.
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Very tiny babies with low birthweight, such as preemies, require special care.
Green Options 2009
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