premedical
Americanadjective
adjective
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of or relating to a course of study prerequisite for entering medical school
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of or relating to a person engaged in such a course of study
a premedical student
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In 1969 she graduated from the University of California with a premedical curriculum major in philosophy and minor in mathematics.
From BBC • Aug. 28, 2023
In 2012, I started a premedical program in Manassas, Virginia, less than an hour from my hometown of Washington, D.C.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 30, 2020
A premedical student falls in love with a Danish prince who keeps his identity a secret.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2019
He pursued premedical studies until he failed organic chemistry and concluded he wanted to become a doctor only because of the prestige it offered.
From Washington Post • Jan. 3, 2015
At 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds, he was an outstanding receiver at the University of Texas, where he gave up premedical studies because he did not have time for both that and football.
From New York Times • May 11, 2013
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