__________ (before, during, after)
surgery.
pre-op'er-a-tiv
before
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152 The prefix post- also means after.
Consequently, a postoperative
complication is a complication which
occurred (before, during, after)
surgery.
post-op'er-a-tiv
after
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153 In review, give the meaning of each of
the following prefixes which indicate
time:
a. ante-: __________
before (frame 150)
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b. pre-: __________
before (frame 151)
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c. post-: __________
after (frame 152)
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154 To further reinforce what you have
learned, please write the correct word
in each of the blanks in the following
sentences:
a. Antepartum means __________
childbirth.
before (frame 150)
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