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neonatal

/ˌniːoʊˈneɪtəl/ /ˌniːəˈneɪtəl/

Meanings
adjective
Of or pertaining to the period of time immediately following birth, or to the newborn.

Examples :

"The baby was placed in the neonatal intensive care unit."
medicine biology physiology age

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placed verb

/pleɪst/

To put (an object or person) in a specific location.

"He placed the glass on the table."

Illustration birth

birth noun

/bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/

The process of childbearing; the beginning of life.

"The birth of her first child was a joyful event for the whole family. "

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immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

"I hope we can begin immediately."

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

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time noun

/tɑem/ /taɪm/

The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.

"Time stops for nobody.   the ebb and flow of time"

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intensive noun

/ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

Form of a word with a stronger or more forceful sense than the root on which the intensive is built.

"The intensive of "study" suggests a much more focused and dedicated approach to learning. "

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care noun

/kɛə/ /ke(ə)ɹ/

Grief, sorrow.

"Her mother's care for her failing health was evident in her worried expressions. "

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period noun

/ˈpɪəɹɪəd/

A length of time.

"There was a period of confusion following the announcement."

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following verb

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

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baby noun

/ˈbeɪbi/

A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.

"The baby slept soundly in its crib, a peaceful sound in the busy household. "

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unit noun

/ˈjuː.nɪt/

A particular, minute unit of mass, defined differently for different substances, but so that varying substances of the same general type have the property that one international unit of the one has the same effect on the human body as one international unit of the other.

"The doctor prescribed a specific unit of vitamin D for the patient's bone health. "

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newborn noun

/ˈnjuːbɔːrn/ /ˈnuːbɔːrn/

A recently born baby.

"The newborn baby slept soundly in its bassinet. "