Preoperative

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Preoperative

Preoperative (pronunciation: pre-op-er-a-tive) is a term used in medicine to describe the period of time leading up to a surgical procedure. It is derived from the Latin words 'prae', meaning 'before', and 'operare', meaning 'to work'.

Etymology

The term 'preoperative' is a combination of the prefix 'pre-', which comes from Latin and means 'before', and the word 'operative', which is derived from the Latin 'operare', meaning 'to work or operate'. Thus, 'preoperative' literally means 'before operation'.

Related Terms

  • Perioperative: This term refers to the entire span of time that includes before, during, and after a surgical procedure.
  • Intraoperative: This term is used to describe events or actions that occur during the actual surgical procedure.
  • Postoperative: This term refers to the period of time following a surgical procedure.

Usage

In a medical context, 'preoperative' is often used to describe the care, preparation, and assessment that a patient undergoes before a surgical procedure. This can include medical tests, consultations with healthcare professionals, and the implementation of specific care plans to ensure the patient is in the best possible condition for surgery.

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