preterminal
pre·ter·mi·nal
adjective \(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
pre·ter·mi·nal
adjective \-ˈtərm-nəl, -ən-əl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of PRETERMINAL
1
: occurring or being in the period prior to death <preterminal cancer> <a preterminal patient>
2
: situated or occurring anterior to an end (as of a nerve)
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