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Neonatal

Neonatal
(Science: paediatrics) Pertaining to the first four weeks after birth.
Origin: L. Natus = born
Relating to or affecting the infant during the first month after birth; neonatal care; the neonatal period.Newly born Within the first month of its life.


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