postoperative

[ pohst-op-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv, -op-ruh-tiv ]
/ poʊstˈɒp ər ə tɪv, -əˌreɪ tɪv, -ˈɒp rə tɪv /

adjective

occurring after a surgical operation.

Origin of postoperative

First recorded in 1885–90; post- + operative

OTHER WORDS FROM postoperative

post·op·er·a·tive·ly, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for postoperative

postoperative
/ (pəʊstˈɒpərətɪv, -ˈɒprətɪv) /

adjective

of, relating to, or occurring in the period following a surgical operation

Derived forms of postoperative

postoperatively, adverb

Medical definitions for postoperative

postoperative
[ pōst-ŏpər-ə-tĭv, -ŏprə-, -ŏpə-rā′- ]

adj.

Happening or done after a surgical operation.