post-op adverb

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Addressing pain before an operation can make patients feel better post-op. Complementary and alternative techniques that address psychological factors can reduce pain and opioid use by modulating pain transmission in the nervous system and activating neurochemical pathways that promote pain relief. Heather Margonari, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024 Adhering to your post-op rehabilitation plan and having patience are essential parts of a successful healing process. Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024 Physicians usually opt for implantable shunts, which require fewer post-op visits. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024 Dujardin contrasts Pierre’s post-op struggle on lightweight baton-crutches — walking a bit tentatively but determined — with his earlier, physically assured demeanor. Armond White, National Review, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for post-op 

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of post-op was in 1906

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“Post-op.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/post-op. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

post-op

adjective
: postoperative
the second post-op day
post-op adverb
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