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preeruptive

adjective

pre·​erup·​tive ˌprē-i-ˈrəp-tiv How to pronounce preeruptive (audio)
: occurring or existing prior to an eruption
the preeruptive stage of a skin disease

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“Preeruptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/preeruptive. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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