The designation of preterm is determined by
A) the ratio of weight at birth to the time of gestation.
B) occurrence of birth a minimum amount of time before full term is reached.
C) the weight at birth.
D) the time period of gestation plus weight.

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Preterm birth is defined as the birth of a baby before 37 completed weeks of gestation. Therefore, preterm birth is determined by the occurrence of birth a minimum amount of time before full term is reached.

The Designation of Preterm Is Determined by