Neonatal: meaning, definitions and examples

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neonatal

 

[ ˌniːoʊˈneɪtl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical context

Neonatal refers to the period immediately after birth, typically covering the first 28 days of an infant's life. This term is crucial in medical and healthcare settings, as it relates to the care, development, and health of newborns.

Synonyms

infantile, newborn, postnatal

Examples of usage

  • Neonatal care is essential for premature infants.
  • The neonatal unit was equipped with advanced technology.
  • She specialized in neonatal nursing.

Translations

Translations of the word "neonatal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 neonatal

🇮🇳 नवजात शिशु संबंधी

🇩🇪 neonatal

🇮🇩 neonatal

🇺🇦 неонатальний

🇵🇱 neonatalny

🇯🇵 新生児の

🇫🇷 néonatal

🇪🇸 neonatal

🇹🇷 neonatal

🇰🇷 신생아의

🇸🇦 حديث الولادة

🇨🇿 neonatální

🇸🇰 neonatálny

🇨🇳 新生儿的

🇸🇮 neonatalni

🇮🇸 nýburðar

🇰🇿 жаңа туған

🇬🇪 ახალშობილი

🇦🇿 yenidoğan

🇲🇽 neonatal

Etymology

The word 'neonatal' comes from the combination of the prefix 'neo-' which means 'new' in Greek, and the word 'natal', derived from the Latin 'natalis', meaning 'pertaining to birth'. The term emerged in the medical field in the 20th century to better define and address the specific health concerns of newborns. As advances in medicine and understanding of early human development progressed, the importance of specialized neonatal care became widely recognized. This change has resulted in improved outcomes for infants in critical conditions, ensuring they receive appropriate and timely interventions during their most vulnerable stage of life.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,619, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.