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preop

American  
[pree-op] / ˈpriˈɒp /
Or pre-op

adjective

Informal.
  1. preoperative; preoperatively.


Etymology

Origin of preop

By shortening

Example Sentences

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A cellphone is a handy—some would argue essential—tool for carrying out medical tasks like calculating drug dosages, running through preop checklists, reviewing skills videos, performing vision tests, and offering consultations on the fly.

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2019

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