preemie

noun

pree·​mie ˈprē-mē How to pronounce preemie (audio)
variants or less commonly premie
: a premature baby

Examples of preemie in a Sentence

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Kate Wells/Michigan Public No hospital in the Upper Peninsula was equipped to care for a preemie that young. Kate Wells, NPR, 2 Dec. 2024 Steep cost of long-term preemie care takes heavy toll on overburdened families For women at other homes, failing to follow house rules had different consequences. Laura C. Morel, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024 But that's not as big of a deal after the FDA, CDC, and NIH said last week there's no link between the specialized formula for preemies and a dangerous intestinal illness. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024 We also were deeply moved by the dedication of the healthcare community — from all the people who worked together to get me to the hospital that first night, to the pediatricians, nurses, and support staff that cared for our little preemie baby. Jasmine Roth, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for preemie 

Word History

Etymology

premature + -ie

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preemie was in 1927

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“Preemie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preemie. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

preemie

noun
pree·​mie
variants or premie
: a baby born prematurely

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