quadruplet
noun
qua·dru·plet
kwä-ˈdrü-plət 
-ˈdrə-
-ˈdrə-
ˈkwä-drə-plət
1
: a combination of four of a kind
2
: one of four offspring produced in the same pregnancy
3
: a group of four musical notes to be performed in the time ordinarily given to three of the same kind
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Triplets are becoming less common in the US Giving birth to triplets, quadruplets or even more has become increasingly less common in the United States.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
Arlene and John’s newborn sons are also reported to be the first quadruplets to ever be born in Lothian.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
Originally, Nikolas, Lorenzo, and their two fellow quadruplet brothers played the twins, but, as the babies grew up, Nikolas and Lorenzo became the official David and Sam.
—Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2024
Mom’s $4M bill for quadruplets’ care sparks conversation on high health care costs
Some hospitals are starting concierge physician practices far from their home locations.
—Phil Galewitz | Kff Health News, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2024
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Alexandra Banner, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
Arlene and John’s newborn sons are also reported to be the first quadruplets to ever be born in Lothian.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
Originally, Nikolas, Lorenzo, and their two fellow quadruplet brothers played the twins, but, as the babies grew up, Nikolas and Lorenzo became the official David and Sam.
—Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2024
Mom’s $4M bill for quadruplets’ care sparks conversation on high health care costs
Some hospitals are starting concierge physician practices far from their home locations.
—Phil Galewitz | Kff Health News, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Quadruplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quadruplet. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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quadruplet
noun
qua·dru·plet
kwä-ˈdrü-plət
-ˈdrəp-lət
-ˈdrəp-lət
ˈkwäd-rə-plət
1
: a combination of four of a kind
2
: one of four offspring born at one birth
Medical Definition
quadruplet
noun
qua·dru·plet
kwä-ˈdrəp-lət
-ˈdrüp-; ˈkwäd-rəp-
-ˈdrüp-; ˈkwäd-rəp-
1
: one of four offspring born at one birth
2
quadruplets plural
: a group of four offspring born at one birth
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