Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Postoperative Period

The period following a surgical operation.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The period following a surgical operation.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Period, Postoperative
  • Periods, Postoperative
  • Postoperative Periods

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Indexing Annotation

usually NIM

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History Note

86(79); was see under SURGERY, OPERATIVE 1979-85, was in Cat E & H 1979-81

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  1. E04w.614w.750
  2. N02.421.585w.753w.750

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NLM Classification

WO 183

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Postoperative Period. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011184. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011184
  2. Postoperative Period. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70469927