Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

low-birth-weight baby

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.43 in modern English

Syllables: low-birth-weight ba-by
IPA

40

Scrabble Score

18

Letters

4

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

n

an infant born weighing less than 5.5 pounds (2500 grams) regardless of gestational age

Example Sentences

"a low-birth-weight infant is at risk for developing lack of oxygen during labor"

Synonyms

low-birth-weight infant

Questions

What does low-birth-weight baby mean?: an infant born weighing less than 5.5 pounds (2500 grams) regardless of gestational age

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