anteprandial
|an-te-pran-di-al|
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/ˌæn.tiˈpræn.di.əl/
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/ˌæn.tiˈpræn.dɪ.əl/
before a meal
Etymology
'anteprandial' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'ante-' meaning 'before' and the word 'prandium' meaning 'meal' or 'luncheon'.
'anteprandial' was formed via Late Latin 'anteprandialis' (from 'ante-' + 'prandium') and entered English in medical usage as 'anteprandial'.
Initially it referred specifically to 'before luncheon' but over time it evolved to mean generally 'before a meal', especially in medical contexts (e.g., tests or dosing).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
occurring before a meal; used especially in medical contexts (e.g., measurements, medication) taken or done before eating.
The clinician ordered anteprandial blood glucose tests to assess the patient's fasting levels.
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Last updated: 2025/08/22 22:34