presurgery
/priːˈsɜːrdʒəri/
adjective
- Relating to or happening in the time before a medical operation.
- The patient followed all presurgery instructions, including fasting for 12 hours.
- The nurse gave him a presurgery checklist to review the night before.
- Presurgery tests showed that her heart was strong enough for the operation.
Synonyms
noun
- The period of time before a medical operation.
- During presurgery, the doctor explained the risks and benefits of the procedure.
- The hospital provides a quiet room for patients in presurgery.
- Anxiety is common in presurgery, even for minor operations.