A baby whose birthweight is significantly lower than expected given the time since conception is referred to as _____.
A) preterm
B) premature
C) low birthweight
D) small for gestational age

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Low birthweight refers to a baby who weighs less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces at birth, while small for gestational age refers to a baby whose weight is below the 10th percentile for their gestational age. Therefore, D is the best choice as it specifically refers to a baby who is smaller than expected for the time since conception.

A Baby Whose Birthweight Is Significantly Lower Than Expected Given