preemie

preemie

A premature infant (one born before the full term of 37 weeks). The pediatric surgeon specializes in treating preemies. She was a preemie when she was born, and she had all sorts of health complications as a result.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

preemie

n. a premature baby. (Medical.) There were two preemies born today.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • appear to
  • a change of heart
  • a mystery to (one)
  • a turn of phrase
  • able to do
  • able to do it
  • a shoulder to cry on
  • a piece of the action
  • a piece/slice of the action
  • bit of the action
References in periodicals archive
The latest donation from UNICEF will allow knitting wool clothes and blankets for 14 preemies more.
Advances in medical science have enabled younger and smaller babies to survive, which has created the need for smaller preemie diapers that are specially designed to meet their unique needs, according to P&G.
Thanks to her I know so much about NICUs and preemies, I feel like I have done a thesis on it."
Caption: The Angel Eye system enables parents of preemies to view their babies 24/7.
Your preemie baby example, to me, is a perfect example of this particular rhetorical technique of yours.
Carol, who had designed and sewn clothing before, developed a pattern for preemie sleepers after talking with nurses.
Quality of care was ranked according to factors like newborn death rates, and the risk of a preemie developing infections, lung problems or hypothermia (a sudden drop in body temperature).
The babies, including the smallest preemie ever born in the hospital's history, Kacie Mormance and her twin sister Naomi, got to visit with the doctors and nurses who cared for them.
Toledo, OH, May 03, 2018 --(PR.com)-- Graham's Foundation (http://GrahamsFoundation.org), the global support organization for parents going through the journey of prematurity, has announced that this year's May 6 Parents of Preemie's Day celebration will feature a social sharing campaign with the hashtags #parentsofpreemiesday2018 and #youarenotalone.
Saab has also expressed gratitude towards fellow moms on Twitter: 'Thankful for mommy Facebook groups - learning so much from helpful moms, especially those with preemie experience!'
Also highly recommended is "Prince Preemie, A Tale of a Tiny Puppy Who Arrives Early (9781615993062, $15.95)," by Jewel kats, illustrated by Claudia Marie Lenart.
The new Pampers Preemie Swaddlers Size P-3 is three sizes smaller than newborn diapers to fit the tiniest and most vulnerable premature babies born in the second trimester and weighing as little as one pound (500 grams).
She began her career as an OR nurse then the Charge Nurse of the Preemie Unit at WJ Hospital (Virtua) in Camden.
"Reauthorizing the PREEMIE Act is critical to protect and maintain the current federal preterm birth-related activities and lay the foundation for future investments," said a Sept.