1. the process or period before being admitted to a hospital, school, or other institution
Usage: medical; educational

1. occurring or existing before admission to an institution
Usage: medical; educational

Examples

• The preadmission testing revealed no serious health concerns.
• Students must complete preadmission requirements before enrollment.
• The hospital’s preadmission process includes insurance verification.
• Preadmission counseling helps prepare patients for surgery.
• All preadmission paperwork must be submitted two weeks early.
• The preadmission interview determines program eligibility.
• Preadmission screening identifies potential complications.