"pretermer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pretermers [plural]
Etymology: From preterm + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|preterm|er}} preterm + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} pretermer (plural pretermers)
  1. A baby born prematurely.

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