wean
verb (used with object)
to accustom (a child or young animal) to food other than mother's milk; cause to lose the need to suckle or turn to the mother for food.
preweaning
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a word derived from
wean.
Example Sentences
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Dick follows a preweaning vaccination program, but he also gives credit to the calves being on grass.
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