Post

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Post

Post (/poʊst/), from the Latin post, meaning "after", is a prefix used in medical terminology to denote something occurring after a specific event or process.

Medical Usage

In medical terminology, post is used to indicate a time frame that follows a certain event. For example, postoperative refers to the period following a surgical operation, while postpartum refers to the period after childbirth.

Postoperative

Postoperative (/poʊstˈɒpərətɪv/), from the Latin post (after) and operatio (operation), refers to the period following a surgical operation. This period is crucial for patient recovery and may involve postoperative care such as pain management, wound care, and physical therapy.

Internal link: Postoperative care

Postpartum

Postpartum (/poʊstˈpɑːrtəm/), from the Latin post (after) and partum (birth), refers to the period following childbirth. This period can last up to six weeks and involves physical recovery for the mother and bonding with the newborn.

Internal link: Postpartum period

Related Terms

  • Pre-: A prefix used to denote something occurring before a specific event or process. It is the antonym of post.
  • Peri-: A prefix used to denote something occurring around the time of a specific event or process. It is often used in conjunction with pre and post.

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