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operative field

 

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Noun operative field has 1 sense
  1. operative field - the area that is open during surgery
    --1 is a kind of
    field, field of view

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Term: Operative Field

Description:

The operative field refers to the specific area of the body in which a surgical procedure is being performed. It is the working space where surgeons carry out their operations.

Senses and Usages:

1. Medical Sense:

In medical contexts, the operative field is often used to describe the area of a patient's body that has been prepped and draped for surgery. This includes sterilizing and covering the area to maintain a sterile environment during the procedure.

Example sentence: The surgeon carefully positioned sterile drapes to isolate the operative field before beginning the surgery.

2. Surgical Sense:

The operative field can also refer to the actual area within a patient's body where surgical instruments are used and manipulations are performed during a surgical procedure.

Example sentence: The surgeon's meticulous technique ensured clear visibility and control within the operative field.

3. Figurative Sense:

In a figurative sense, the term operative field can be used in non-medical contexts to refer to any situation or environment where focused activity or operations are being carried out.

Example sentence: The boardroom became the operative field for the intense negotiation between the two companies.

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