premature


Definition: Meaning of, premature in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈprɛmətʃə;ˈprɛmətjʊə /

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  1. happening before the natural or proper time
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  2. a premature baby is born before the usual time of birth
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  3. done too early or too soon
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premature used in phrases

  • premature baby (noun)
    1. an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation
  • premature ejaculation (noun)
    1. ejaculation during the early stages of sexual excitement or soon after the insertion of the penis into the vagina
  • premature infant (noun)
    1. an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation
  • premature labor (noun)
    1. labor beginning prior to the 37th week of gestation
  • premature labour (noun)
    1. labour beginning prior to the 37th week of gestation
  • premature ventricular contraction (noun)
    1. irregularity of cardiac rhythm; recurrent occurrences can be a precursor of ventricular fibrillation
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