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Definition of presurgery

presurgery

/ˌpriːˈsɝːdʒəri/
pre · sur · ger · y
Plural:presurgeries
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• adjective

1

Occurring, performed, or existing before a surgical operation.

Example

"The patient completed all the required presurgery blood tests on Monday morning."

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• adverb

1

Prior to a surgical operation; before undergoing surgery.

Example

"Patients are instructed to fast for at least eight hours presurgery."

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• noun

1

The period, preparation, or hospital department involved in caring for a patient prior to a surgical operation.

Example

"The nurse stayed with her in presurgery until the anesthesiologist arrived."

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• Rhymes for presurgery

• Nearby Words

presumptuousness
presuppose
presupposition
presurgery
presymptomatic
pretax
preteen

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