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prehospital
(pre·hos·pi·tal)
Entry from US Dictionary
Pronunciation:
/prēˈhäspitl/
adjective
relating to procedures administered or care provided prior to a patient’s arrival at a hospital:
the bandage was developed primarily for a prehospital setting
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