Postprandial
Adjective
Definition: Relating to or occurring after a meal, especially after dinner or lunch.
Synonyms: After-meal, Post-dinner, Post-lunch
Antonyms: Preprandial, Pre-meal
- The doctor recommended a postprandial walk for better digestion.
- She complained of postprandial sleepiness after a heavy dinner.
- Think of "post-" meaning "after" and "prandial" referring to a meal.
Etymology:
The word "postprandial" comes from the Latin roots "post" meaning "after" and "prandium" meaning "meal."
Historical Usage:The term has been used in medical and scientific contexts since the late 19th century to describe phenomena or conditions occurring after meals.
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Explanation:
"Postprandial" specifically denotes events or conditions that occur after a meal, while "preprandial" relates to happening or being done before a meal.
Misconceptions:
A common error is to confuse "postprandial" with "preprandial," which refers to something occurring or done before a meal.
Explanation:"Postprandial" specifically denotes events or conditions that occur after a meal, while "preprandial" relates to happening or being done before a meal.