A Baby Whose Birthweight Is Significantly Lower Than Expected Given

question 186

Multiple Choice

A baby whose birthweight is significantly lower than expected given the time since conception is referred to as _____.

• A) preterm
• B) premature
• C) low birthweight
• D) small for gestational age

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Definitions:

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