preoperative
adjective/priˈɒpərətɪv/
/priˈɑːpərətɪv/
[only before noun] (medical) (also informal pre-op
/ˈpriː ɒp/
/ˈpriː ɑːp/
)- connected with the period before a medical operation
- Please schedule a preoperative appointment seven days before surgery.
- Preoperative assessment can identify patients at increased risk.
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