full-term
adjective
: retained in the uterus for the normal period of gestation before birth
a full-term newborn
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While Wilcox's due date was Oct. 27, doctors had planned to induce her on Oct. 4, just one day shy of a full-term pregnancy.
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Three candidates are running for the temporary seat and four candidates are vying for the full-term contest.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
Being home with a preemie baby is very different than bringing a full-term baby home from the hospital.
—Jasmine Roth, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
The nutrition company’s products used in NICUs for preterm babies aren’t the same as Enfamil formulas sold in stores for babies born full-term.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 18 July 2024
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Three candidates are running for the temporary seat and four candidates are vying for the full-term contest.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
Being home with a preemie baby is very different than bringing a full-term baby home from the hospital.
—Jasmine Roth, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
The nutrition company’s products used in NICUs for preterm babies aren’t the same as Enfamil formulas sold in stores for babies born full-term.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 18 July 2024
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“Full-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-term. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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