interoperative

adjective

in·​ter·​op·​er·​a·​tive ˌin-tər-ˈä-p(ə-)rə-tiv How to pronounce interoperative (audio)
-ˈä-pə-ˌrā-
: occurring during a surgical operation
interoperative monitoring
interoperative ultrasound imaging

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interoperative was in 1966

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“Interoperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interoperative. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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