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pretest Definition

pre·test (prē′test′; for v. prē test′)

noun

a preliminary test, as of a product

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to test in advance

pretest Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • probability: The utility of HLA-B27 testing depends on the pretest probability of disease.
  • discussion: In more complex cases it is appropriate for pretest discussion to be provided by someone with specialized expertise, eg a GU clinic counselor.