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Definition of preoperative

preoperative

/ˌpriːˈɑː.pɚ.ə.tɪv/
pre · op · er · a · tive
Adverb:preoperatively
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1

Occurring, performed, or existing during the period before a surgical operation.

Example

"The nurse completed a thorough preoperative assessment to ensure the patient was ready for anesthesia."

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• Rhymes for preoperative

• Nearby Words

preoccupy
preop
preopening
preoperative
preordain
preordained
preorder

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Preoperative. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/preoperative
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