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prescreen
[-skrēn]
Etymology: L, prae + ME, scren
1  v, to evaluate a person or a group of people to identify those who are at greater risk of development of a specific condition in order to select those who are in particular need of special diagnostic procedures or health care.
2  n,
Usage notes: informal.
a rapid, superficial examination of a person who does not appear to be acutely ill. It may include taking a medical history.


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