PREMATURITY


Meaning of PREMATURITY in English

Historically, the definition of prematurity was 2500 grams (about 5 1/2 pounds) or less at birth. The current World Health Organization definition of prematurity is a baby born before 37 weeks of gestation, counting from the first day of the Last Menstrual Period (LMP).

English dictionary of medicine.      Английский словарь медицины.