postoperative

[ pohst-op-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv, -op-ruh-tiv ]

adjective

1. occurring after a surgical operation.

postoperative

/ pəʊstˈɒpərətɪv; -ˈɒprətɪv /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or occurring in the period following a surgical operation

Derived Forms

• postˈoperatively, adverb

Other Words From

• post·oper·a·tive·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of postoperative¹

First recorded in 1885–90; post- + operative

Example Sentences

Nearly all patients received some postoperative treatment with chemotherapy and/or anti-hormonal therapy, plus radiation therapy according to guidelines in each respective country.

From Science Daily

Yet with therapeutic approaches, such as surgical interventions and voice therapy, voice recovery can stretch from three months to a year, with some invasive techniques requiring a significant period of mandatory postoperative voice rest.

From Science Daily

However, a postoperative note in the patient’s chart made it seem as though Mowlavi had examined her in person, according to the document.

From Los Angeles Times

But without health workers, medical supplies, and fuel to run the generators at hospitals and health facilities, “you can’t do the surgeries, you can’t provide the postoperative care,” he said.

From Seattle Times

Even so, research has been conflicting on whether patients would benefit from more aggressive early postoperative anticoagulation treatment.

From Science Daily

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