postoperative Definition
- 1occurring after a surgical operation
- 2relating to or involved in such an operation
Using postoperative: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "postoperative" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The postoperative care is crucial for the patient's recovery.
Example
The doctor prescribed painkillers for the postoperative pain.
Example
The patient was discharged from the hospital three days postoperative.
postoperative Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for postoperative
- after surgery
- post-surgery
- following an operation
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Summary: postoperative in Brief
The term 'postoperative' [pōst-ˈä-pə-ˌrā-tiv] refers to events or conditions that occur after a surgical operation. It can describe the care, pain, or recovery of a patient, as in 'The postoperative care is crucial for the patient's recovery.' 'Postoperative' is an adjective that relates to or involves such an operation.
