Prematurity
Prematurity
Prematurity (pronounced: /priːməˈtjʊərɪti/), also known as preterm birth, is a birth that takes place more than three weeks before the baby's estimated due date. In other words, a premature birth is one that occurs before the start of the 37th week of pregnancy.
Etymology
The term "prematurity" is derived from the Latin words "prae", meaning "before", and "maturus", meaning "ripe". It is used to describe the condition of being born before the normal gestation period is completed.
Related Terms
- Gestation: The period of time between conception and birth, during which the fetus grows and develops inside the mother's womb.
- Neonate: A newborn baby, particularly during the first 28 days after birth.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): A specialized unit of a hospital that provides intensive care for premature and seriously ill newborns.
- Low Birth Weight: A term used to describe babies who are born weighing less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds).
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR): A condition in which a fetus is unable to achieve its genetically determined potential size.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prematurity
- Wikipedia's article - Prematurity
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