infant

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As the human body develops from an embryo into a fetus and eventually an infant, neurons form complex communication networks between the brain and spinal cord.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

In 1963, her mother left Cuba with an infant Ferrer in her arms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Visitors also encountered early examples of X-ray machines, infant incubators, automobiles, early “flying machines” and submarine technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

"We had lost Nels before," he said, referring to a son who died of cancer as an infant.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

“Our best guess is that the songs Coyote learned from the infant he kidnapped from Mother Water Monster saved the First Beings as they traveled between the two worlds.”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young