SINCE 1828
pro re nata
Latin phrase
pro re na·ta
| \ ˌprō-ˌrā-ˈnä-tä
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Definition of pro re nata
: for the present matter : under present circumstances : as needed
—abbreviation prn
—used in medical prescriptions
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