postoperative
Translation
postoperative
Examples
The patient is in the postoperative recovery room.
The patient is in the postoperative recovery room.
He experienced some postoperative complications.
He experienced some postoperative complications.
Grammar Patterns
postoperative (noun) relating to the period after a surgery The patient needs postoperative care.
Similar Words
Antonyms: preoperative
Etymology
From the prefix 'post-' (after) + 'operative' (relating to a surgical operation).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'post-' means after, and 'operative' relates to an operation. So, 'after the operation'.