Postoperative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /poʊstˈɑpəɹətɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Postoperative is an adjective meaning Of, relating to, or occurring in the period after a surgical operation.
Meaning
Of, relating to, or occurring in the period after a surgical operation.
More Meanings
- A transgender person who has undergone gender reassignment surgery.
Example Sentences
The postoperative procedure is as follows.
1957, J. D. Salinger, "Zooey", in, 1961, Franny and Zooey, 1991 LB Books edition, page 139, She was looking even paler, more post-operative, as it were, than she had on waking.
Word Forms
- post-operative
- postoperatives
Synonyms for postoperative
Depending on context, synonyms include operative, surgical.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include surgical, operative, post-op, post-operative, convalescent, postsurgical.
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