postop

or post-op

[ pohst-op ]

adjective

1. postoperative.

adverb

1. postoperatively:

   We'll have to see how he does postop.

Word History and Origins

Origin of postop¹

First recorded in 1970–75; by shortening

Example Sentences

"I am 5 weeks postop," she wrote on Instagram Tuesday.

From Fox News

Patients often come to the hospital on a drug regimen determined by their internist, who, Griffin notes, may or may not be involved in their postop care.

From US News

This is a good time to review management of your postop pain, since certain approaches need to be initiated prior to surgery.

From US News