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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.

RELATED WORDS

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

Nearby words

  1. postnatal,
  2. postnecrotic cirrhosis,
  3. postnet,
  4. postnuptial,
  5. postop,
  6. postoperatively,
  7. postoral,
  8. postoral arch,
  9. postorbital,
  10. postovulatory

Origin of postoperative

First recorded in 1885–90; post- + operative
Related formspost·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 Formspostoperatively, adverb
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Medicine 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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