toper's Usage Examples:

For others, like postoperative ileus, there may be few.

preoperative chemotherapy may be expected to be more efficient than postoperative chemotherapy.

Only one trial was designed to measure postoperative morbidity.

Infections of the surgical wound has been the most common postoperative complication.

"Postoperative breastfeeding is encouraged whenever possible, as breast milk contains lipases and bile salts to aid in digestion.

"A Comparison of Cyclizine, Ondansetron, and Placebo as Prophylaxis against Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Children.

"Other drugs that have been developed to treat postoperative or post-chemotherapy nausea and vomiting include ondansetron (Zofran) and granisetron (Kytril).

duplex ultrasonography was used to assess the incidence of postoperative DVT.

In addition the epidural may be used for postoperative analgesia.

Postoperative breastfeeding is encouraged whenever possible, as breast milk contains lipases and bile salts to aid in digestion.

The early discharge policy resulted in the median postoperative hospital convalescence being reduced from 5 to 3 days (P 0.

After surgery, care must be taken to follow all postoperative instructions and to obtain follow-up care from both the pediatrician and pediatric urologist.

Splenectomy is usually avoided in children younger than five years because of the increased risk of a severe postoperative infection.

Synonyms:

bacchant, inebriate, drunk, carouser, moderationist, social drinker, drunkard, guzzler, beer drinker, wino, bacchanal, drunken reveler, juicer, consumer, drunken reveller, sot, rummy, bar fly, imbiber, tippler, drinker, ale drinker, wassailer,

Antonyms:

nondrinker, depress, sober, unexcited, juvenile,