post-op
|post/op|
B2
🇺🇸
/poʊst ˈɒp/
🇬🇧
/pəʊst ˈɒp/
after surgery
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-op' originates from English, specifically the combination of 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'op' as an abbreviation for 'operation'.
Historical Evolution
'post-op' evolved from the longer term 'postoperative', which was shortened for convenience in medical settings.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the period after surgery, but now it also commonly refers to the patient in that period.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a patient who has recently undergone surgery.
The nurse checked on the post-op every hour.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
relating to the period following a surgical operation.
The patient is in the post-op recovery room.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35