pro re nata
Latin phrase
pro re na·ta
ˌprō-ˌrā-ˈnä-tä 
: for the present matter : under present circumstances : as needed
—abbreviation prn
—used in medical prescriptions
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“Pro re nata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pro%20re%20nata. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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