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pre·​vesical | \ (ˈ)prē+ \

Definition of prevesical

: situated in front of a bladder and especially the urinary bladder

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pre- + vesical

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“Prevesical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prevesical. Accessed 22 Apr. 2021.

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