premed
Americanadjective
noun
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short for premedication
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a premedical student
Etymology
Origin of premed
First recorded in 1960–65; short for premedical
Example Sentences
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When Yang, 35, and Rogers, 36, met their freshman year on New York University’s sketch comedy scene, Yang was a premed student.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Echevarria got his start in fashion by dropping out of the University of Maryland premed program.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2024
Yacoub graduated this year and plans to attend Johns Hopkins University with a double major in premed and public health.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 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
He’s a safety for the Tigers, fast on his feet and fearless with his tackles, and at the same time pursuing premed studies.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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