adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Before symptoms (especially of infection) become manifest. not-comparable
2. 2
   Prior to the existence of a legal patent. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

presymptomaticpresymptomatic

Etymology

From pre- + patent.

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