prematurity
UK/primə'tjʊrəti/US/.premә'tjuәrәti/
C2
释义
n.
The condition of being premature, especially of a baby born before full term.
早产(状态);过早。
词根拆分
词根派生pre-(在……之前)+ matur(成熟)+ -ity(状态)= 早产/过早的状态。实际中几乎都用作医学术语,指足月前出生——即 premature baby 背后的名词。
词根 matur 还连着 9 个词常用搭配
- 1.extreme prematurity极度早产
- 2.risks of prematurity早产的风险
- 3.complications of prematurity早产并发症
- 4.degree of prematurity早产程度
例句
- 1.
Extreme prematurity carries a high risk of complications.
极度早产伴有很高的并发症风险。
- 2.
The clinic specializes in the care of infants born with prematurity.
这家诊所专门护理早产出生的婴儿。