pre-op
|pre/op|
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/priːˈɑp/
🇬🇧
/priːˈɒp/
before surgery
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-op' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and 'op' as an abbreviation for 'operation'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-op' evolved from the full term 'preoperative', which was shortened for convenience in medical contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before an operation', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period or preparations before a surgical operation.
The patient was in the pre-op room, waiting for the surgery to begin.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35