1. born or happening after a short pregnancy, especially one that is less than 37 weeks
   • ● caring for low birthweight and preterm babies
   • ● a preterm birth/delivery
   Collocations: Preterm is used with these nouns:

   • baby
   • birth
   • delivery

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1. after a short pregnancy, especially one that is less than 37 weeks
   • ● Babies born preterm are at greater risk of needing hospitalization.

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