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antemortem

adjective an·te·mor·tem \-ˈmr-təm\

Definition of ANTEMORTEM

:  preceding death
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Origin of ANTEMORTEM

Latin ante mortem
First Known Use: 1862
Medical Dictionary

antemortem

adjective an·te·mor·tem \-ˈmrt-əm\

Medical Definition of ANTEMORTEM

:  preceding death

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