preoperation

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ operation.

Adjective

preoperation (not comparable)

1. Prior to an operation (military, surgical, or other).
   • 2007 October 3, Nina Bernstein, “Raids Were a Shambles, Nassau Complains to U.S.”, in New York Times‎:

     They also broke promises to share a list of targets, and failed to attend a preoperation briefing, he added.