Postprandial

Pronunciation: /poʊstˈprændiəl/

Definitions of postprandial

adjective relating to the period after a meal, especially dinner

Example Sentences

A1 I feel sleepy after a big meal, especially during the postprandial period.

A2 The doctor recommended monitoring my postprandial blood sugar levels.

B1 Eating slowly can help prevent postprandial bloating and discomfort.

B2 It is important to wait at least two hours before exercising after a postprandial meal.

C1 Research has shown a link between postprandial hypotension and cardiovascular disease.

C2 The postprandial phase is a crucial time for digestion and nutrient absorption.

Examples of postprandial in a Sentence

formal The doctor recommended monitoring blood sugar levels in the postprandial period.

informal It's important to check your blood sugar after eating.

slang Gotta keep an eye on your blood sugar after chowing down.

figurative Just like a ship needs to navigate through rough waters, our bodies navigate through postprandial changes.

Grammatical Forms of postprandial

• past tense: postprandialed
• plural: postprandials
• comparative: more postprandial
• superlative: most postprandial
• present tense: postprandials
• future tense: will postprandial
• perfect tense: have postprandialed
• continuous tense: is postprandialing
• singular: postprandial
• positive degree: postprandial
• infinitive: to postprandial
• gerund: postprandialing
• participle: postprandialed

Origin and Evolution of postprandial

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'postprandial' originated from the Latin phrase 'post prandium' which means 'after a meal'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'postprandial' has retained its original meaning of 'after a meal' throughout its usage over time.