post-op

adjective

ˈpōst-ˈäp 

: postoperative

post-op adverb

Examples of post-op in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For instance, a patient might be admitted for diverticulitis (primary diagnosis), but found on post-op labs to have acute blood-loss anemia (secondary diagnosis). — Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026

Three days post-op, Adrion was on stage in Los Angeles doing one of the biggest stand-up shows of his career. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

The post-op care instructions were surprisingly manageable too. — Victoria Oliva, Allure, 23 June 2026

Both devote an area to post-op care, with nutritionists on staff, organic food, and all the advanced healing therapies. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for post-op

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Medical Definition

post-op

adjective

ˈpōst-ˈäp 

: postoperative

the second post-op day

post-op adverb