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Definition of «neonate»

A neonate is a newborn infant, typically referring to a baby within the first month after birth. The term specifically refers to an infant who is not yet weaned or fully independent, and may still require significant care from their parents or guardians.

Usage examples

  1. The neonate was immediately placed in an incubator to maintain its body temperature.
  2. The nurse carefully monitored the vital signs of the neonate throughout the night.
  3. The doctor explained to the parents the importance of breastfeeding for the neonate's growth and development.
  4. Due to the neonate's delicate immune system, visitors were restricted in the hospital.
  5. The neonate's first bath was conducted by a trained nurse to ensure proper handling and hygiene.
  6. The neonate's weight and length were recorded to track its growth and compare it with the standard growth charts.
  7. The neonate displayed excellent reflexes during the neurological examination conducted by the pediatrician.
  8. The neonate was administered the required vaccinations as per the recommended schedule.
  9. The neonate underwent a hearing screening to detect any potential hearing impairments early on.
  10. The neonate's parents spent quality time bonding with their newborn through skin-to-skin contact, promoting attachment and emotional well-being.

Phrases with «neonate»

Sentences with «neonate»

  • This method has a long history and was recorded as being used by midwives to free the tongue of neonates with feeding difficulties as far back as 1697. (tonguetie.net)
  • C3H substrains that originated from neonate mice foster nursed onto or ova transferred into virus - free females have dramatically lower mammary tumor incidence. (jax.org)
  • A few years after clumping litter first came out, an article in the now - defunct holistic cat magazine Tiger Tribe questioned the safety of clumping litter if ingested, especially for neonate kittens who often eat litter when it is introduced to them during the weaning stage. (pets.webmd.com)
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