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Etymology

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pre- +‎ injurious

Adjective

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preinjurious (not comparable)

  1. Prior to injury.
    • 2012, Gary P. Orentlicher, Digital Technologies in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, page 81:
      Adequately restoring a patient to a preinjurious state of form and function can at times be vexing, even for the experienced surgeon.