Definition

Relating to the education or training that prepares someone to study medicine.

Example

She is taking premedical courses to get ready for medical school.

Conversation

Have you decided on your major yet for college?

Not really, but I'm thinking about going into something premedical.

That sounds exciting! What kind of premedical courses are you looking at?

I’m considering biology and chemistry to start with.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Premedical → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "medical" (from Latin "medicus", meaning physician or related to medicine). The word "premedical" refers to the period or studies that occur before entering medical school or the practice of medicine.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pre-' meaning before, and 'medical' relating to medicine — so premedical refers to the studies or preparations that happen before one becomes a physician.

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