"prepatent" meaning in English

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  "pos": "adj",
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        "Before symptoms (especially of infection) become manifest."
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        "(pathology) Before symptoms (especially of infection) become manifest."
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        "Prior to the existence of a legal patent."
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        "(law) Prior to the existence of a legal patent."
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        "(pathology) Before symptoms (especially of infection) become manifest."
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