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Medical Prefixes
Post-
Commonly used in terms like post-operative and postpartum.
Literal Meaning
After
Actual Meaning
This means AFTER. Like "postoperative" means after surgery.
Examples in Context

Post-operative care is crucial for recovery.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Think of 'post' as a postmark indicating something that comes later.
  • 2It often denotes a recovery phase or timeframe following an event.
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