Postprandial

usgb/ˌpəʊstˈprændiəl/
adjective

Happening after a meal.

She went for a postprandial walk to aid digestion.
Visual representation of "postprandial" - Happening after a meal.

Often appears as...

  • postprial glucose
  • postprandial blood sugar
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Domain Use

Used mainly in medical or nutritional contexts to describe events related to digestion.

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Her postprandial blood sugar levels are monitored regularly.
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Casual Context

Rare in casual speech; sounds formal. Use 'after dinner' for informal settings.

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In casual conversation, you could say 'Let's walk after eating' instead.
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Not Always Immediate

'Postprandial' indicates after eating but does not specify how soon after.

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The postprandial discomfort may start an hour after the meal.
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