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presurgery

presurgery

5.1
Happening before an operation in a hospital
  • adjective
  • /ˌprɛˈsɜrʤəri/
  • Specialized
translation icon : preoperatorio
  • Her anxiety increased during the presurgery waiting period at the hospital.

Examples

  • The presurgery consultation is crucial for patient safety.

  • It is important to follow all presurgery instructions to reduce the risk of complications.

  • The doctor explained the presurgery procedures to the patient and their family.

  • Patients must follow presurgery instructions carefully.

  • The doctor explained the presurgery procedures to ensure I was prepared.

  • Patients are often required to undergo presurgery tests to assess their health.

  • The checklist included all necessary presurgery instructions for the patients.

Synonyms

preoperative
vspresurgery
  • Specialized
3 5.9

Happening before a surgery to prepare the patient

is used for things before an operation without stressing preparation
presurgical
vspresurgery
  • Specialized
1 4.7

Happening before surgery to prepare or check the patient

is the same meaning but a different word form

Antonyms

postoperative
  • Specialized
3 5.1

Happening after surgery

Surface Forms

presurgery positive

Morphology

presurgery = surgery (transparent) = pre + surgery

The meaning follows directly from the common prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' attached to 'surgery'.

Etymology

Presurgery is formed from the common prefix pre- ('before') and surgery ('operation'), so as an adjective it describes things that happen or exist before an operation, like checks, instructions, or medicines.