neonate

[nee-uh-neyt] / ˈni əˌneɪt /

NOUN

baby

Synonyms

STRONG

babe bairn bambino bundle buttercup button cherub chick child crawler deduction dividend dumpling infant kid newborn nipper nursling papoose preemie suckling tad toddler tot youngster

WEAK

angelface bundle of joy little angel little darling little doll little one

Antonyms

STRONG

adult

Example Sentences

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In Western countries, neonates born with cataracts typically receive surgery shortly after birth.

From Scientific American

"And there will be an RSV vaccine available soon for pregnant women to protect their neonates," Gandhi said.

From Salon

Dr Wood agreed that he was coming to the end of a four-month training placement and had "very little experience" with neonates.

From BBC

The likelihood that any fetus will survive outside the uterus as a neonate is an estimate based on many factors.

From Scientific American

“If you are providing care to neonates, you want to ensure everyone … is vaccinated,” Rasmussen said.

From Washington Post