Postprandial
(adjective)
Of or relating to the period following a meal.
Origin:
From the latin words 'post' meaning 'after' and 'prandium' meaning 'meal'.
Examples:
- He always feels sleepy postprandial.
- Her postprandial blood glucose level was elevated.
- The postprandial insulin level rose slowly in response to the meal.
- The postprandial effects of the drug were monitored for three hours.
- I have a headache after my postprandial nap.