Postprandial (adjective)

Of or relating to the period following a meal.

Origin:

From the latin words 'post' meaning 'after' and 'prandium' meaning 'meal'.

Examples:

  1. He always feels sleepy postprandial.
  2. Her postprandial blood glucose level was elevated.
  3. The postprandial insulin level rose slowly in response to the meal.
  4. The postprandial effects of the drug were monitored for three hours.
  5. I have a headache after my postprandial nap.
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