Definition

A second or later surgical procedure performed on a patient after an initial operation.

Example

The doctor explained that a reoperation might be necessary if the first surgery did not fully resolve the issue.

Conversation

Did you hear about Mark's reoperation?

Yeah, I heard it went well, thankfully.

I was so worried about him having to go through a second procedure.

Me too, but it sounds like he's recovering nicely now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reoperation → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "operatio" (from Latin, meaning work or operation). The word "reoperation" means to perform an operation again.

Memory Tip

Think of doing an 'operation' ('operatio') 'again' ('re-') — that's why reoperation means to perform an operation again.

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