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peri-operative

peri-operative is the alternative form of perioperative.

Meaning of perioperative

Adjective

perioperative (not comparable)

  1. Relating to the period around an operation, including immediate preoperative preparation and postoperative recovery.
    • Meronyms: preoperative, postoperative; presurgical, postsurgical

Questions about peri-operative

What is peri-operative the alternative form of?
Peri-operative is the alternative form of perioperative.

Words near peri-operative in the dictionary

  1. peri-articularly
  2. peri-implantitis
  3. peri-lingual deafness
  4. peri-mortem
  5. peri-op
  6. peri-operative
  7. peri-operatively
  8. peri-peri
  9. peri-peris
  10. peri-urban
  11. peri-urbanization

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