premed

[ pree-med ]

noun
  1. a program of premedical study or training.

  2. a student enrolled in such a program.

adjective
  1. of or relating to premedical studies.

Origin of premed

1
First recorded in 1960–65; short for premedical

Words Nearby premed

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British Dictionary definitions for premed

premed

/ (priːˈmɛd) informal /


adjective
  1. short for premedical

nounAlso: premedic
  1. short for premedication

  2. a premedical student

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