Operative procedure

What does "Operative procedure" 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

An operative procedure in medicine refers to any type of medical treatment that involves an operation or surgery. This could be anything from a minor procedure that is done in a doctor's office to a major surgery in a hospital. The purpose of these procedures is to treat or diagnose a health condition. The term "operative procedure" is often used in medical reports to describe the specific type of surgery that was performed.

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