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priˈɒp ər ə tɪv, -əˌreɪ tɪv, -ˈɒp rə tɪvpre·op·er·a·tive

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. preoperativeadjective

    happening or done before and in preparation for a surgical operation

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  1. preoperativeadjective

    happening before surgery

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  1. preoperative

    Preoperative refers to the period or the care, procedures, or treatments that are done before a surgical operation. It generally involves patient evaluation, tests, and preparations needed to ensure the patient's readiness and safety for surgery.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of preoperative in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of preoperative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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