Preoperative Meaning
/prˌiˈɔpərətɪv/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjPrior to surgery.
nounA transgender person who has not yet undergone gender reassignment surgery.
Sentence Examples
A preoperative sample is required.
A preoperative sample is necessary.
The nurse completed the preoperative checklist before the surgery started.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The nurse gave the patient ____ instructions about not eating before surgery.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The patient was given detailed ____ instructions about fasting and medication before the surgery.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English operative English preoperative From pre- + operative.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The nurse gave the patient ____ instructions about not eating before surgery.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The patient was given detailed ____ instructions about fasting and medication before the surgery.