Nonoperative: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonoperative
[ nɒnˈɒpərətɪv ]
medical term
Nonoperative refers to a treatment or procedure that does not involve a surgical operation. This term is often used to describe conservative management of medical conditions that may not require surgical intervention.
Synonyms
conservative, noninvasive, nonsurgical
Examples of usage
- The patient opted for nonoperative treatment for her back pain.
- Nonoperative management of fractures can sometimes be effective.
- Physical therapy is a common nonoperative approach for joint injuries.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonoperative" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não operante
🇮🇳 गैर-ऑपरेटिव
🇩🇪 nicht betriebsfähig
🇮🇩 non-operatif
🇺🇦 неоперативний
🇵🇱 nieoperacyjny
🇯🇵 非稼働
🇫🇷 non opérationnel
🇪🇸 no operativo
🇹🇷 işlevsiz
🇰🇷 비작동
🇸🇦 غير تشغيلي
🇨🇿 nefunkční
🇸🇰 nefunkčný
🇨🇳 非操作性
🇸🇮 neoperativen
🇮🇸 óvirkandi
🇰🇿 операциялық емес
🇬🇪 არაწარმოებადი
🇦🇿 işləməyən
🇲🇽 no operativo
Etymology
The term 'nonoperative' derives from the prefix 'non-', meaning 'not' or 'without', combined with the word 'operative', which comes from the Latin 'operativus', meaning 'working' or 'performing'. 'Operative' is related to the Latin verb 'operari', meaning 'to work or to perform'. The combination of these components highlights a distinction in medical practice, where 'nonoperative' clearly signifies treatments that do not involve surgery. This term became more prevalent in medical literature during the 20th century as advancements in non-invasive techniques and conservative treatment options evolved, enabling physicians to offer alternatives to surgical interventions for various conditions.