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disease > pregnancy disease > prematurity
disease > newborn diseases > prematurity

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prematurity  

Definition(s)

  • Preterm birth, also known as premature birth, is the birth of a baby at fewer than 37 weeks' gestational age, as opposed to the usual about 40 weeks. These babies are known as preemies or premmies. (Wikipedia)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/INS-VX2X394T-K

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