preemie

prematuuri puhekieltä A baby that has been born prematurely.
2003, David Bjerklie, "http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1004212,00.html A Campaign For Preemies," Time, 10 Feb.,

Prematurity is the leading cause of neonatal death, and preemies who survive are at risk for lifelong health problems.