Preoperative

Pronunciation: /ˌpriːˈɔːpərətɪv/

Preoperative (adjective)

  1. Related to the time before a surgical operation takes place.

Examples

  • The doctor explained the preoperative procedures to the patient.
  • The preoperative instructions are very important for patients.

Common collocations: preoperative assessment, preoperative care, preoperative instructions

Synonyms of Preoperative

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Preoperative

  • — referring to the period after surgery.