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Premmie vs Preemie - What's the difference?

premmie | preemie |

As nouns the difference between premmie and preemie

is that premmie is an infant who is born prematurely while preemie is a baby that has been born prematurely.

premmie

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (slang, US, Australia) An infant who is born prematurely.

    • preemie

    English

    Alternative forms

    * premie

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (informal) A baby that has been born prematurely.
  • * 2003', David Bjerklie, " 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.