postoperative
[ pohst-op-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv, -op-ruh-tiv ]
/ poʊstˈɒp ər ə tɪv, -əˌreɪ tɪv, -ˈɒp rə tɪv /
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adjective
occurring after a surgical operation.
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postoperative
/ (pəʊstˈɒpərətɪv, -ˈɒprətɪv) /
adjective
of, relating to, or occurring in the period following a surgical operation
Derived forms of postoperative
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