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presenile

[ pree-see-nahyl, -nil, -sen-ahyl ]
/ priˈsi naɪl, -nɪl, -ˈsɛn aɪl /
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adjective

pertaining to or exhibiting the characteristics of presenility; prematurely old.

Nearby words

preselector, presell, presence, presence chamber, presence of mind, presenile, presenile dementia, presenility, present, present arms, present participle

Origin of presenile

First recorded in 1895–1900; pre- + senile
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Medicine definitions for presenile

presenile

[ prē-sē′nīl′, -sĕn′īl′ ]

adj.

Of or characteristic of the period prior to the usual onset of senility.
Affected with presenility.
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