Postprandial
adjective
Happening after a meal.
She went for a postprandial walk to aid digestion.
Often appears as...
- postprial glucose
- postprandial blood sugar
adjective
Happening after a meal.
She went for a postprandial walk to aid digestion.
Often appears as...
- postprial glucose
- postprandial blood sugar
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Domain Use
Used mainly in medical or nutritional contexts to describe events related to digestion.
Her postprandial blood sugar levels are monitored regularly.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Context
Rare in casual speech; sounds formal. Use 'after dinner' for informal settings.
In casual conversation, you could say 'Let's walk after eating' instead.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Immediate
'Postprandial' indicates after eating but does not specify how soon after.
The postprandial discomfort may start an hour after the meal.
Pro Tip 1/3Domain Use
Used mainly in medical or nutritional contexts to describe events related to digestion.
Her postprandial blood sugar levels are monitored regularly.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Context
Rare in casual speech; sounds formal. Use 'after dinner' for informal settings.
In casual conversation, you could say 'Let's walk after eating' instead.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Immediate
'Postprandial' indicates after eating but does not specify how soon after.
The postprandial discomfort may start an hour after the meal.
Pro Tip 1/3Domain Use
Used mainly in medical or nutritional contexts to describe events related to digestion.
Her postprandial blood sugar levels are monitored regularly.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Context
Rare in casual speech; sounds formal. Use 'after dinner' for informal settings.
In casual conversation, you could say 'Let's walk after eating' instead.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Immediate
'Postprandial' indicates after eating but does not specify how soon after.
The postprandial discomfort may start an hour after the meal.
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