postoperative

UK/pәust'ɒpәrәtiv/US

TOEFLC1

Definitions

adj.

Relating to the period after a surgical operation.

手术后的。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

post-after, behind

operwork, labor, opus

-ativetending to, having the nature of

=postoperative

post- (after) + operative (relating to an operation) = 'after surgery.' A transparent medical term: the postoperative period is the time following an operation.

Root oper still carries 16 more words

Common Collocations

1.postoperative care术后护理
2.postoperative pain术后疼痛
3.postoperative complications术后并发症
4.postoperative recovery术后康复

Example Sentences

1.
Postoperative care is crucial for a smooth recovery.
2.
She experienced mild postoperative pain for a few days.

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