1. occurring or done before a surgical operation
Usage: informal; medical

1. the period or procedures before a surgical operation
Usage: informal; medical

Examples

• The patient completed all preop tests before entering the operating room.
• Preop instructions included fasting for eight hours.
• The nurse reviewed the preop checklist with the surgical team.
• During preop, the anesthesiologist met with the patient to discuss the procedure.
• The hospital scheduled preop appointments for all patients one week before surgery.
• Preop bloodwork showed no complications.