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preinduction

preinduction

8.1
Happening just before anesthesia, such as checks or medicines given first
  • adjective
  • /priːɪnˈdʌkʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : preinducción
  • The nurse completed the preinduction checklist before the patient entered the operating room.

Examples

  • Doctors reviewed the preinduction medications to ensure the patient was ready for anesthesia.

  • A thorough preinduction assessment helps prevent complications during surgery.

  • The preinduction medication was administered on time.

  • The doctor explained the preinduction procedures thoroughly.

  • The nurse completed the preinduction checklist before the patient entered the operating room.

  • Doctors reviewed the preinduction medications to ensure the patient was ready for anesthesia.

  • A thorough preinduction assessment helps prevent complications during surgery.

Synonyms

preoperative
vspreinduction
  • Specialized
3 5.9

Happening before a surgery to prepare the patient

focuses on immediate checks and medicines given just before the procedure starts
pre-intervention
vspreinduction
6.4

Happening before a program or treatment begins

is specific to last-minute checks and drugs just before a procedure begins

Surface Forms

preinduction positive

Morphology

preinduction = induction (transparent) = pre + induction

This is a straightforward use of 'pre-' meaning 'before' attached to 'induction', and the adjective means occurring before induction.

Etymology

Preinduction is made of pre- 'before' and induction 'the start or introduction'. So preinduction describes checks, procedures, or medicines used just before the start of anesthesia or another formal induction.