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intraoperative

intraoperative

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Happening during surgery
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntrəˈɒpərətɪv/
  • Specialized
: intraoperatorio
  • The surgeon used intraoperative imaging to guide the procedure and ensure accuracy.
  • intraoperative blood
  • intraoperative blood loss
  • intraoperative bleeding

We were able to do that as we we are in our OCD patients as well and also to get an intraoperative CAT scan.

Examples

  • A complete macroscopic excision of the tumor was achieved with the assistance of intraoperative frozen sections.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Photo shows the intraoperative appearance of the mass, as seen through an open cricoid approach.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The average amount of intraoperative blood loss in both groups was 30 ml or less.

    Academic text (2008)

  • We have subsequently been able to publish studies with intraoperative blood transfusion rates of only 3-4%.

    Academic text (2017)

  • At that time, the intraoperative blood transfusion rates associated with liver resection were over 60%.

    Academic text (2017)

  • Safety parameters included the amount of intraoperative blood loss and the number of intra- and postoperative complications.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The results indicate high potential for the suction-type epimysial electrode as an intraoperative testing device.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Bipolar scissors tonsillectomy was safe, and there were no intraoperative complications or primary hemorrhages.

    Academic text (2002)

  • An unanticipated intraoperative finding requiring modification of the defect renders the implant useless.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Liposome bupivacaine is a prolonged-release formulation of bupivacaine approved for intraoperative administration at the surgical site for postsurgical analgesia.

    Academic text (2015)

Surface Forms

intraoperative positive

Morphology

intraoperative = operative (semi-transparent) = intra + operative

Form and meaning are predictable for users familiar with the combining form 'intra-' and 'operative', but 'intra-' is a specialized medical combining form so the word may be less transparent to general learners.

Etymology

Intraoperative breaks into intra- meaning 'inside' and operative, which is like the familiar word operation or operate meaning 'surgery'. So, intraoperative describes something that happens 'during' a surgical operation.