fail to thrive

Frequency: 6.04.1 per million words

a medical term for not developing or growing as expected, especially in children

thriveVERB + THRIVE

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Examples (10)

  • Many premature babies fail to thrive in their early months.
  • The doctor was concerned that the infant might fail to thrive due to feeding issues.
  • Children who fail to thrive often require specialized nutritional support.
  • Malnutrition can cause young children to fail to thrive.
  • A significant number of newborns fail to thrive without adequate maternal care.
  • The pediatrician monitored the baby closely for signs of failing to thrive.
  • Despite interventions, some infants continue to fail to thrive.
  • Early detection of conditions that cause a child to fail to thrive is crucial.
  • If a child fails to thrive, a thorough medical investigation is warranted.
  • Without proper medical attention, a sick child may fail to thrive.