infant

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(in′fănt)

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[L. infans, baby, infant, unspeaking]

1. A child in the first year of life.
SEE: neonate
2. In the law, a person below the legal age; a minor.
SEE: minor (2)

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(in′fănt)

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[L. infans, baby, infant, unspeaking]

1. A child in the first year of life.
SEE: neonate
2. In the law, a person below the legal age; a minor.
SEE: minor (2)

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