No. 12,680 in Spanish
neonatal
Relating to newborns, especially the first weeks after birth.
In a sentence
El cuidado neonatal es fundamental para garantizar la salud de los recién nacidos.
Neonatal care is essential to ensure the health of newborns.
In this sentence, 'neonatal' is used as an adjective modifying the word 'cuidado' (care), referring specifically to the care given to newborns.
El departamento neonatal del hospital cuenta con equipos avanzados.
The neonatal department of the hospital is equipped with advanced equipment.
Here, 'neonatal' functions as an adjective describing the 'departamento' (department), indicating that the department specializes in the care of newborns.
Los estudios sobre medicina neonatal han avanzado en las últimas décadas.
Studies on neonatal medicine have advanced in recent decades.
In this example, 'neonatal' is used as an adjective modifying 'medicina' (medicine), indicating the specific branch of medical science related to newborns.
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