post-op adverb

Examples of post-op in a Sentence

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Each patient undergoes an extensive pre-op assessment, followed by thorough post-op guidelines, constantly maintaining clarity throughout the process concerning the workings of Asmed. Matt Emma, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025 Then, of course, there are post-op meds — including, when necessary, prescription opioids to manage acute pain through recovery. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025 Two weeks post-op, Marciniak’s husband — who had been caring for them — came down with COVID. Brittany Talarico, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025 In the video, Amurri models the same bralette – six months post-op, on Friday, Aug. 8. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025 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 3 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

post-op

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