1. (Roman mythology) goddess of abundance and fertility; wife of Saturn; counterpart of Greek Rhea and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor

1. (surgery) a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body
   "they will schedule the op as soon as an operating room is available";
   - operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process
    
2. (military) activity by a military or naval force (as a manoeuvre or campaign)
   "it was a joint op of the navy and air force";
   - operation, military operation

Type of: activity, medical procedure, Roman deity

Encyclopedia: Ops