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Obstetric Labor, Premature

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Definition: Onset of OBSTETRIC LABOR before term (TERM BIRTH) but usually after the FETUS has become viable. In humans, it occurs sometime during the 29th through 38th week of PREGNANCY. TOCOLYSIS inhibits premature labor and can prevent the BIRTH of premature infants (INFANT, PREMATURE).  check the tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY; PREMATURE BIRTH is also available   
See Also Infant, Premature; Tocolytic Agents
Examples Premature Birth 		Other names Preterm Labor; Labor, Preterm; Labor, Premature Obstetric; Premature Obstetric Labor; Premature Labor; Labor, Premature

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