Question

multiple choice question
which term best describes infants that are born three weeks or more before the pregnancy has reached its full term?

low - weight
preterm
gestational
small for date
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Explanation:

• Low-weight refers to infants with a low birth weight, not related to gestational timing.
• Preterm specifically describes infants born 3 or more weeks before full-term pregnancy.
• Gestational refers to the period of pregnancy, not the infant's birth timing category.
• Small for date describes infants smaller than expected for their gestational age, not early birth.

Answer:

B. preterm