Which term is synonymous with 'after a meal'?

Which term is synonymous with 'after a meal'?

• A. Postprandial
• B. Anteprandial
• C. Preprandial
• D. Prandial

Answer: (A)

Postprandial refers to the period after eating. In medical terms, post- means after, while pre- or ante- indicate before. The base word prandial is tied to meals, so postprandial is the specific label used for events occurring after a meal (for example, postprandial glucose levels). The other terms describe before a meal (anteprandial or preprandial) or relate to meals in a general sense (prandial), not specifically to after.

Postprandial refers to the period after eating. In medical terms, post- means after, while pre- or ante- indicate before. The base word prandial is tied to meals, so postprandial is the specific label used for events occurring after a meal (for example, postprandial glucose levels). The other terms describe before a meal (anteprandial or preprandial) or relate to meals in a general sense (prandial), not specifically to after.