The Term for a Baby Whose Birthweight Is Significantly Lower

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Short Answer

The term for a baby whose birthweight is significantly lower than expected, given the time since conception, is _____.

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Definitions:

Initiate Clotting

The process of starting the cascade of events that leads to the formation of a blood clot, which helps stop bleeding.

Hemophilia

A genetic disorder that affects the blood's ability to clot, leading to excessive bleeding from slight injuries.

Anemia

A medical condition in which the blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body’s tissues, causing fatigue and weakness.

Leukemia

A type of cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow, characterized by the overproduction of abnormal white blood cells.