postoperative

Speech parts

1. postoperative - Noun

2. postoperative - Adjective

3. postoperative - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

happening or done after a surgical operation

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Synonyms

study physical test medical investigation observation examination probe inquiry scrutiny autopsy perusal checkup inspection exam
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Antonyms

muse say cover medical hiding propose
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Phrases with the word

postoperative nurse

Examples

postoperative complications Source: Internet

postoperative care Source: Internet

An overview of Cochrane reviews found that acupuncture is not effective for a wide range of conditions, and they suggest it may be effective for only chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting, postoperative nausea/vomiting, and idiopathic headache. Source: Internet

For example, preoperative and postoperative becomes pre- and postoperative (not pre- and post-operative ) when suspended. Source: Internet

The review of maternal deaths highlighted the direct evoked causes of reported maternal deaths: hemorrhage (delivery hemorrhage), severe infections, postoperative complications (pelvic peritonitis), and eclampsia. Source: Internet

However, in the postoperative period, a host of complications (operative morbidity) may occur, most of which are transient (self-limited). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

postop postoperation postoperational postoperative nurse postoperatively postoptic