postoperative

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

adjective

1. occurring after a surgical operation.

postoperative

/ pəʊstˈɒpərətɪv; -ˈɒprətɪv /

adjective

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

Derived Forms

• postˈoperatively, adverb

Other Words From

• post·oper·a·tive·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of postoperative¹

First recorded in 1885–90; post- + operative

Related Words

• autopsy
• biopsy
• inquiry
• observation
• probe
• test