preterminal


pre·ter·mi·nal

adj \(ˌ)prē-ˈtərm-nəl, -ˈtər-mə-\

Definition of PRETERMINAL

: occurring or being in the period prior to death <preterminal cancer> <a preterminal patient>

First Known Use of PRETERMINAL

1947

Rhymes with PRETERMINAL

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