postoperatively

Thân thiện

The patient rests comfortably postoperatively in the recovery room.

Definition

Adverb: After a surgical operation; during the period following a surgical procedure.

Usage

This adverb is used to describe actions, events, or conditions that occur after a patient has undergone surgery. It is a formal medical term.

Examples

• The patient was monitored postoperatively for any signs of infection.
• Pain is managed postoperatively with prescribed medication.
• These instructions are for your care postoperatively.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in medical literature, discharge instructions, and clinical discussions to specify the timing of care relative to surgery.
• It can modify verbs (e.g., , ) or appear in prepositional phrases (e.g., ).

Variants and Related Words

• Postoperative (adjective): Relating to the period after a surgical operation.
  • Postoperative care is crucial for recovery.
• Preoperatively (adverb): Before a surgical operation.
• Intraoperatively (adverb): During a surgical operation.

Synonyms

• After surgery
• Following an operation

Antonyms

• Preoperatively
• Before surgery

Học thuật

Adverb

1. after the operation
   • remove postoperatively