PRE-EXISTING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does pre-existing mean? 

• PRE-EXISTING (adjective)
  The adjective PRE-EXISTING has 1 sense:

1. existing previously or before something

  Familiarity information: PRE-EXISTING used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• PRE-EXISTING (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Existing previously or before something

Synonyms:

pre-existent; pre-existing; preexistent; preexisting

Context example:

variations on pre-existent musical themes

Similar:

antecedent (preceding in time or order)

 Context examples 

Having to do with the opposite side of the body, in relation to a pre-existing reference point.

(Contralateral, NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)

The use of a particular medical device, medication or treatment to treat a pre-existing disease or condition.

(Intent To Treat, NCI Thesaurus)

A rare condition characterized by the development of a carcinoma in a pre-existing craniopharyngioma.

(Carcinoma Arising from Craniopharyngioma, NCI Thesaurus)

Without, however, the knowledge of pre-existing cases which serves me so well.

(The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

It may arise de novo or from a pre-existing lesion of the bone.

(Bone Osteosarcoma, NCI Thesaurus)

And the risk of kidney failure rose to 40 times if patients had both AKI and pre-existing CKD.

(Acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease each a risk of the other, NIH)

However, the researchers recommended that patients with pre-existing heart conditions should avoid energy drinks as they may lead to abnormal rhythms and blood clots.

(3 Cups Of Coffee Daily Could Improve Heart Function, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

The majority of the cases arise de novo, however malignant transformation from a pre-existing pilomatricoma has been reported.

(Pilomatrical Carcinoma, NCI Thesaurus)

A rare adenocarcinoma with poor prognosis, arising from the adenohypophysial cells of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland or pre-existing adenomas.

(Pituitary Gland Carcinoma, NCI Thesaurus)

Having to do with the same side of the body, in relation to a pre-existing reference point.

(Ipsilateral, NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)