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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.

Words related to postoperative

observation, probe, inquiry, test, autopsy, biopsy, checkup, perusal, exam, study, scrutiny, inspection, check, view, physical

Words nearby postoperative

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Origin of postoperative

First recorded in 1885–90; post- + operative

OTHER WORDS FROM postoperative

post·op·er·a·tive·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for postoperative

postoperative
/ (pəʊstˈɒpərətɪv, -ˈɒprətɪv) /

adjective

of, relating to, or occurring in the period following a surgical operation

Derived forms of postoperative

postoperatively, adverb
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Medical definitions for postoperative

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

adj.

Happening or done after a surgical operation.
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