Glossary

Reprinted with permission from "Your Premature Baby and Child" by Amy E. Tracy and Dianne I. Maroney (Berkley, 1999)

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Toy block

Malnutrition

 Inadequate nourishment

Mastitis

 Bacterial infection in the breast(s)

Microorganism

 An organism that is not visible without a microscope

Motor skills

 A childs abilities involving movement of muscles and coordination; large motor skills include crawling and walking; fine motor skills include using utensils and writing

Mucus

 Fluid in the nose and/or windpipe

Multidisciplinary team

 A group of health care professionals with diverse specialties (medical, social, educational, developmental, etc.) who work together to develop a well-organized approach to the total management of the child

 

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