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pre·co·cious

(prē-kō'shŭs),

Developing unusually early or rapidly.

[L. praecox, premature]

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precocious

(prĭ-kō′shəs)

adj.

Showing unusually early development or maturity.

pre·coc′i·ty (-kŏs′ĭ-tē), pre·co′cious·ness n.

pre·co·cious

(prē-kō'shŭs)

Developing unusually early or rapidly.

[L. praecox, premature]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

pre·co·cious

(prē-kō'shŭs)

Developing unusually early or rapidly.

[L. praecox, premature]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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