nonoperative
nonoperative — adjective
- nonoperativepositive
- more nonoperativecomparative
- most nonoperativesuperlative
1. describes a medical treatment or condition where doctors use methods such as med
describes a medical treatment or condition where doctors use methods such as medication or physical exercise instead of performing an operation on the body.
After the scan, Dr. Okafor recommended nonoperative care for Bao's back injury.
collocation: nonoperative care
The surgeon decided that nonoperative care with a cast was enough for the broken wrist.
collocation: nonoperative care
Olivia chose a nonoperative approach for her knee problem, doing exercises instead of having surgery.
Nonoperative management of the patient's condition meant regular check-ups and no hospital stay.
For a mild ligament tear, nonoperative options like rest and physical therapy often work well.
- nonsurgical
more common in everyday medical writing; interchangeable in most contexts
- conservative
used in medical contexts to mean avoiding invasive procedures, but can also imply a cautious overall approach
- medical
broader term; can refer to any treatment involving medication rather than specifically excluding surgery
用法筆記
Common before nouns such as treatment, management, care, approach, and options. Used primarily in medical contexts to contrast with surgical approaches.