Postmeal
Postmeal is an adjective and adverb used to describe events, states, or measurements that occur after a meal. It is common in nutritional science, medicine, and lay language. The term is closely related to postprandial, with postprandial serving as the more formal term in clinical contexts.
In physiology, the postmeal period begins after gastric emptying and the start of nutrient absorption. Blood
Clinical relevance: In diabetes management, postmeal glucose control is important, and tests commonly report glucose levels
Other uses: The term is also used in nutrition and dentistry to describe postmeal care or interventions,