1. plural of prematurity; the quality or state of occurring, arriving, or being done before the expected or usual time
Usage: typically used in medical contexts to refer to births before full gestation
2. plural of prematurity; instances or cases of premature birth or development
Usage: medical/clinical usage

Examples

• The hospital tracks prematurities among newborns to improve care protocols.
• Advances in neonatal medicine have reduced complications from prematurities.
• The study examined risk factors associated with prematurities in low-income populations.
• Prematurities require specialized medical attention and monitoring.
• Maternal health programs aim to prevent prematurities and improve birth outcomes.