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a baby born prematurely, especially one who is born before the 37th week of pregnancy
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The hospital has a special unit for premature babies, also known as preemies.
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My cousin was born a preemie and had to stay in the NICU for a few weeks.
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Some people call preemies 'preems' for short.
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Dealing with a difficult situation can feel like taking care of a preemie - it requires extra attention and care.