Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preprandial
Adjective
/priˈprændiəl/
Definition
Relating to the period before a meal.
Examples
- Preprandial blood sugar levels are important for managing diabetes.
- The doctor advised that patients should take their medication preprandially.
- She enjoyed a preprandial walk to stimulate her appetite.
Meaning
The term ‘preprandial’ is often used to describe actions, measurements, or events that occur before a meal, particularly in medical or dietary contexts.
Synonyms
- Anteprandial
- Before dinner
- Prior to the meal
