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Definition of neonatal

neonatal

/ˌniː.oʊˈneɪ.təl/
ne · o · na · tal
Adverb:neonatally
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• adjective

1

Relating to newborn children or other mammals, especially during the first four weeks after birth.

Example

"She works as a specialized nurse in the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from the Greek prefix 'neo-' (meaning 'new') and the Latin 'natalis' (meaning 'relating to birth'), derived from 'nasci' (to be born).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Neonatal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/neonatal
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