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- [pohst-op-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv, -op-ruh-tiv]
- /poʊstˈɒp ər ə tɪv, -əˌreɪ tɪv, -ˈɒp rə tɪv/
- /pəˈstɒpərətɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pohst-op-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv, -op-ruh-tiv]
- /poʊstˈɒp ər ə tɪv, -əˌreɪ tɪv, -ˈɒp rə tɪv/
Definitions of postoperative word
- adjective postoperative occurring after a surgical operation. 1
- adjective postoperative after surgery 1
- adjective postoperative Postoperative means occurring after and relating to a medical operation. 0
- adjective postoperative of, relating to, or occurring in the period following a surgical operation 0
- adjective postoperative of or occurring in the period after a surgical operation 0
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Origin of postoperative
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; post- + operative
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Parts of speech for Postoperative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
postoperative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
postoperative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for postoperative
noun postoperative
- biopsy — A biopsy is the removal and examination of fluids or tissue from a patient's body in order to discover why they are ill.
- going-over — a review, examination, or investigation: The accounts were given a thorough going-over.
- examination — A detailed inspection or investigation.
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