post-op adverb

Examples of post-op in a Sentence

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My greatest post-op challenge was standing for any length of time, a challenge for preparing meals. Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 Bristowe shared a video of herself in a post-op bra with drains attached, as fluid dripped through tubes. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026 Some of my responsibilities include collecting medical histories, making financial estimates for procedures, organizing records, cleaning kennels, prepping surgery rooms, doing post-op recovery, and some basic patient care. Michelle Le, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026 For international rhinoplasty patients, this can include pre-op testing schedules, accommodation planning, airport transfers, post-op check-ups, and remote follow-up. Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for post-op

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 23 Apr. 2026.

Medical Definition

post-op

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