The period before the onset of the disease or injury in question.
Preceding the occurrence of disease. ... Origin: pre-+ L. Morbidus, ill, fr. Morbus, disease ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(pre-mor´bid) occurring before the development of disease.
Type: Term Pronunciation: prē-mōr′bid Definitions: 1. Preceding the occurrence of disease.
premorbid Occurring before the development of the signs or symptoms of a disease.