p.r.n.


abbreviation
  1. (in prescriptions) as the occasion arises; as needed.

Origin of p.r.n.

1
From Latin prō rē nāta

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British Dictionary definitions for prn

prn

abbreviation for(in prescriptions)
  1. pro re nata

Origin of prn

1
Latin: as the situation demands; whenever needed

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