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What does prematurity mean?

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Noun
  1. (uncountable) The condition of (a baby, etc.) being premature.
  2. Something that is premature or occurs prematurely.
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Toxemia of pregnancy and eclampsia are among the four leading causes of maternal death, and result in several cases of prematurity.
Second-hand smoke also affects babies, before and after birth, and can lead to prematurity, respiratory illnesses, nervous disorders and hearing impairments.
His comments on prematurity also cast light on the way in which he appraised the Claimant's evidence and the benefit he ascribed to the proposed housing provision itself.
Amazingly, the fat content in my breast milk would be higher to compensate for my baby's prematurity.
The Information Commissioner sought to strike out the applications for judicial review on the basis of their prematurity.
Apnea of prematurity is one of the most common and frustrating conditions that nurses, physicians and neonates face in the intensive care unit.

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