periprocedural

adjective

peri·​pro·​ce·​dur·​al -prə-ˈsē-jə-rəl How to pronounce periprocedural (audio)
: occurring soon before, during, or soon after the performance of a medical procedure
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“Periprocedural.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/periprocedural. Accessed 8 Feb. 2023.

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