post-op adverb

Examples of post-op in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Once again, rehab is important post-op in obtaining an optimal result. Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2024 Hair transplant clinics in Turkey provide substantial post-op support and detailed aftercare instructions, which are crucial for the success of a hair transplant. Chris Gallagher, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024 More big stories Kate Middleton has been spotted after rampant speculation about her post-op whereabouts. Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024 This bra is also compatible with Athleta’s Empower Mastectomy Bra Insert, which was created for post-op breast cancer survivors. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024 McCarthy, an orthopedic spine surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine in Louisville, will occasionally connect post-op patients with people who are bracing for a similar surgery. Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Feb. 2024 He's scheduled to be re-evaluated three weeks post-op. Janie McCauley, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024 Sometimes, the surgical collar prescribed for a post-op pet can seem worse than the actual wound. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 26 Jan. 2024 Hailey also shared the clip of her enjoying her post-op snack and then laughing with Justin on her Instagram Stories. Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of post-op was in 1906

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“Post-op.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/post-op. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

post-op

adjective
: postoperative
the second post-op day
post-op adverb
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