paraoperative

paraoperative definition - medical

par·a·op·er·a·tive (părˌə-ŏpˈər-ə-tĭv, -ə-rāˌtĭv, -ŏpˈrə-)

adjective
Relating to the accessories and preparation necessary to perform a surgical procedure.

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