preoperative
adjective /priˈɒpərətɪv/
/priˈɑːpərətɪv/
[only before noun] (medical(also informal pre-op
/ˈpriː ɒp/
/ˈpriː ɑːp/
)- connected with the period before a medical operation
术前：与医疗手术前的时期有关 - Please schedule a preoperative appointment seven days before surgery.
请在手术前七天安排一次术前预约。 - Preoperative assessment can identify patients at increased risk.
术前评估可以识别风险增加的患者。
- Please schedule a preoperative appointment seven days before surgery.