preop

Or pre-op

[pree-op]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Informal.

preoperative; preoperatively.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of preop¹

By shortening

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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.