presenile

presenile
\(ˈ)prē+\ adjective
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary pre- + senile
1. : of, relating to, or constituting the period immediately preceding the development of senility in an organism or person

the presenile period of life

the presenile decline of vital powers

2. : prematurely displaying symptoms of senile psychosis

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presenile, -senility
see pre- B. 1, A. 2.

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