Intraoperatively

What does "Intraoperatively" 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

"Intraoperatively" is a term used in medicine to describe anything that happens during a surgical operation. It's the time period from when a surgeon makes the first cut until the operation is finished. For example, if a doctor finds an unexpected issue while performing surgery, they would describe it as an "intraoperative" discovery. It's basically a fancy way of saying "during surgery".

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