Brain Development Graphic (IMAGE)

WashU Medicine

Brain Development Graphic

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Because babies born prematurely are still developing, they typically have smaller brains than full-term infants. Shown are depictions of the cortical-surface area of the brain at different points in gestation.

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ILLUSTRATION BY ERIC YOUNG

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