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post-operative; after surgery; post-surgical
The period or condition following a surgical procedure. Used in medical contexts to describe recovery, complications, or care after an operation.
術後の経過は良好だ。
The post-operative progress is good.
術後三日目から歩行訓練を始めた。
Walking rehabilitation began on the third day after surgery.
術後の感染症を防ぐため、抗生物質が投与された。
Antibiotics were administered to prevent post-operative infections.
USAGE:
術後 is a medical term used by doctors, nurses, and patients when discussing recovery after surgery. It functions as both a noun and a prefix modifier. The opposite is 術前 (pre-operative).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 術後の経過 (post-operative progress)
- 術後合併症 (post-operative complications)
- 術後ケア (post-operative care)
- 術後回復 (post-surgical recovery)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 術前: pre-operative (antonym)
- 手術後: after surgery (full form, same meaning)