preoedipal
adjective
pre·oe·di·pal
-ˈed-ə-pəl, -ˈēd- 
: of, relating to, occurring in, or being the phase in a child's life prior to the occurrence of oedipal conflict
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“Preoedipal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/preoedipal. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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