perma-

British

prefix

informal indicating a fixed state

a perma-tan
perma-grin

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Fallacious hypotheses A scientific mental method is more sanitary than the use of drugs, and such a mental method produces perma- 79:9 nent health.

From Science and Health, with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy

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