preoedipal

adjective

pre·​oe·​di·​pal -ˈed-ə-pəl, -ˈēd- How to pronounce preoedipal (audio)
: of, relating to, occurring in, or being the phase in a child's life prior to the occurrence of oedipal conflict

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“Preoedipal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/preoedipal. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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