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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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.
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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
Pain management and wound healing: Pain management is crucial to postoperative care.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
In attempts to lessen possible postoperative problems, including infection and hemorrhaging, Dr. Dohlman made treatment adjustments, including adding special antibiotics and protective soft contact lenses.
—Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
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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
Pain management and wound healing: Pain management is crucial to postoperative care.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
In attempts to lessen possible postoperative problems, including infection and hemorrhaging, Dr. Dohlman made treatment adjustments, including adding special antibiotics and protective soft contact lenses.
—Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 16 July 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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