post-op adverb

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Dujardin contrasts Pierre’s post-op struggle on lightweight baton-crutches — walking a bit tentatively but determined — with his earlier, physically assured demeanor. Armond White, National Review, 1 Nov. 2024 Laparoscopy is often considered superior because there is less recovery time and post-op discomfort. Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024 When the nurse began going over the post-op rules, Sarper was met with another surprise. Liza Esquibias, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024 Aerobic Exercise Modifications With Similar Benefits The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people who are pregnant, older, post-op, or living with chronic pain continue to find ways to exercise.6 Many aerobic activities can be modified to help people keep moving. Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

post-op

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