Intraoperative

What does "Intraoperative" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Intraoperative is a term used in medicine to describe anything that happens during a surgical operation. For example, if a doctor discovers a new issue while performing a surgery, that would be called an "intraoperative finding". It's basically a way to talk about all the things that can happen while a surgery is in progress.

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