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Pre-op

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  adjective 1. not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night. 2. (of a door, gate, window sash, or the like) set so as to permit passage through the opening it can be […]

• Preoperational

  adjective 1. able to function or be used; functional: How soon will the new factory be operational? 2. Military. of, relating to, or involved in military operations. on active service or combat duty: All units of the command are operational. 3. of or relating to operations or an operation. adjective 1. of or relating to […]

• Preoperative

  [pree-op-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv, -op-ruh-tiv] /priˈɒp ər ə tɪv, -əˌreɪ tɪv, -ˈɒp rə tɪv/ adjective 1. occurring or related to the period or preparations before a surgical operation. preoperative pre·op·er·a·tive (prē-ŏp’ər-ə-tĭv, -ŏp’rə-, -ŏp’ə-rā’-) adj. Preceding a surgical operation.

• Pre-opinion

  noun 1. a belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty. 2. a personal view, attitude, or appraisal. 3. the formal expression of a professional judgment: to ask for a second medical opinion. 4. Law. the formal statement by a judge or court of the reasoning and the principles of law […]

• Preoral

  adjective, Zoology. 1. situated in front of or before the mouth. preoral pre·o·ral (prē-ôr’əl) adj. Situated or located in front of the mouth.

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