postoperative
adjective
post·op·er·a·tive
ˌpōst-ˈä-p(ə-)rə-tiv 
-pə-ˌrā-
1
: following a surgical operation
postoperative care
2
: having recently undergone a surgical operation
a postoperative patient
postoperatively
adverb
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Immune System Results from a review of a group of studies showed that BCAA intake in people with cancer undergoing surgery decreased the risk of postoperative (after surgery) infections as well as the risk of ascites (fluid buildup in the abdomen) compared to the control group.
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2024
As part of the VAD process, healthcare providers encourage caregivers to participate in preoperative and postoperative education.
—Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Bacterial infections, such as wounds, urinary tract infections, some cuts and scrapes, pneumonia, dental infections, and postoperative infections, can all lead to sepsis, as can viruses such as COVID-19.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2024
Some evidence even suggests aesthetics and environment may contribute to faster postoperative recovery.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2024
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2024
As part of the VAD process, healthcare providers encourage caregivers to participate in preoperative and postoperative education.
—Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Bacterial infections, such as wounds, urinary tract infections, some cuts and scrapes, pneumonia, dental infections, and postoperative infections, can all lead to sepsis, as can viruses such as COVID-19.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2024
Some evidence even suggests aesthetics and environment may contribute to faster postoperative recovery.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2024
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postoperative
adjective
post·op·er·a·tive
ˈpōst-ˈäp-(ə-)rət-iv
1
: relating to, occurring in, or being the period following a surgical operation
postoperative care
2
: having recently undergone a surgical operation
a postoperative patient
postoperatively
adverb
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