Premedical (adjective)

Relating to the studies or courses taken by a student before entering medical school.

Origin:

Formed from the prefix pre-, meaning before, and medical, meaning relating to medicine.

Examples:

1. He completed his premedical program at the university and was ready to start medical school.
2. She was taking premedical classes in biology and chemistry to prepare for the entrance exams.
3. Many students choose to major in premedical subjects such as biology or chemistry.
4. He was advised to take premedical courses in order to improve his chances of getting into medical school.
5. The premedical program was designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the sciences.