Definition

Relating to or occurring during a surgical operation.

Example

The interoperative monitoring of the patient's vital signs is crucial for a successful surgery.

Conversation

I heard the surgery was really complex yesterday.

Yeah, they had to be very careful during the interoperative phase.

That sounds intense! How long did it take?

About five hours, but they managed everything smoothly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Interoperative → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "operative" (from Latin "operari", meaning to work). The word describes a state of working between different systems or components, particularly in a medical or technical context.

Memory Tip

Think of things that 'work between' ('inter-') different systems or parts — that's what interoperative means.

Visually Confused Words