pro re nata

Latin phrase

pro re na·​ta ˌprō-ˌrā-ˈnä-tä How to pronounce pro re nata (audio)
: 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 19 Apr. 2024.

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