Simple Definition of postoperative

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postoperative

adjective

ˌpoʊstˈɑːprətɪv

always used before a noun

medical

: happening after an operation

postoperative care

: having had an operation recently

a postoperative patient

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Simple Definition of postoperative

postoperative

adjective

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