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Premature (pronunciation: /priːˈmeɪtʃər/ or /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/) is a term used in various medical contexts, often referring to occurrences that happen before the expected time. The etymology of the word comes from the Latin "praematurus", meaning 'very early'.

Medical Context

In a medical context, 'premature' often refers to conditions or events that occur earlier than expected. Some examples include:

• Premature birth: A birth that occurs more than three weeks before the baby's estimated due date.
• Premature ejaculation: A sexual dysfunction in men where ejaculation happens sooner than a man or his partner would like during sex.
• Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs): Extra, abnormal heartbeats that begin in one of the heart's two lower pumping chambers (ventricles).
• Premature aging: A group of conditions that cause individuals to age at a faster rate than normal.

Related Terms

• Preterm: A term often used interchangeably with 'premature', particularly in the context of preterm birth.
• Neonate: A term for a newborn child, often used in the context of premature or preterm birth.
• Gestation: The period of development inside the womb, from conception until birth. Premature birth occurs when gestation is less than 37 weeks.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Premature
• Wikipedia's article - Premature

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