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postoperative

[pohst-op-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv, -op-ruh-tiv]
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adjective

occurring after a surgical operation.

Origin of postoperative

First recorded in 1885–90; post- + operative
Related formspost·op·er·a·tive·ly, adverb
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Related Words for postoperative

observation, probe, inquiry, test, autopsy, biopsy, checkup, perusal, exam, study, scrutiny, inspection, check, view, physical
British Dictionary definitions for postoperative

postoperative

adjective

of, relating to, or occurring in the period following a surgical operation
Derived Formspostoperatively, adverb
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postoperative in Medicine

postoperative

[pōst-ŏp′ər-ə-tĭv, -ŏp′rə-, -ŏp′ə-rā′-]

adj.

Happening or done after a surgical operation.
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