A baby born at 38 weeks after conception weighing 2500 grams is labeled:

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A baby born weighing less than the 10th percentile for their gestational age is considered small for gestational age (SGA). In this case, the baby was born at 38 weeks, which is full term, but their weight is below the expected range for that gestational age. The baby is not necessarily premature since they were born at 38 weeks, which is considered full term. The term "small for prenatal age" is not commonly used in medical terminology.

A Baby Born at 38 Weeks After Conception Weighing 2500