Neonates
/ˈniːɪneɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Newborn infants, typically less than four weeks old, recognized in legal contexts involving medical care, custody, and welfare.
The hospital staff provided specialized care for neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit.
Forms
- neonate
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Commentary
In legal texts, 'neonates' is primarily used in contexts involving healthcare standards, child protection law, and hospital liability. The term is technical and typically appears in statutory or regulatory language concerning newborn care.
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