premed

American

[pree-med] / priˈmɛd /

noun

a program of premedical study or training.
a student enrolled in such a program.

adjective

of or relating to premedical studies.

premed British

/ priːˈmɛd /

adjective

short for premedical

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noun

short for premedication
a premedical student

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Etymology

Origin of premed

First recorded in 1960–65; short for premedical

Example Sentences

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Echevarria got his start in fashion by dropping out of the University of Maryland premed program.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2024

I have no delusions of convincing a large number of college students to switch majors from premed or finance to Spanish.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 9, 2023

She entered as a premed student, trying to be the dutiful daughter of immigrant parents who sacrificed so much.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2022

While it may seem like the best career decision would be to major in business, premed, or prelaw, this notion is probably misguided.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

Even though she was premed, she made a point of taking pottery and dance classes for the simple reason that they made her happy.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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