full-term
adjective
: retained in the uterus for the normal period of gestation before birth
a full-term newborn
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Up to 60% of full-term babies develop jaundice during the first week of life, and 80% of premature babies do, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The cause of death has not been determined, though investigators said the baby was full-term when he was found.
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Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Here are some possibilities for who might run to be Charlotte’s next full-term mayor.
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Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Voters could cast ballots multiple times before November to fill both a short-term and full-term seat.
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Sacbee.com,
4 May 2026
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Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The cause of death has not been determined, though investigators said the baby was full-term when he was found.
—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Here are some possibilities for who might run to be Charlotte’s next full-term mayor.
—
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Voters could cast ballots multiple times before November to fill both a short-term and full-term seat.
—
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2026
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“Full-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-term. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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