postprandial dip

noun

Mild hypoglycemia after eating a heavy meal, thought to be caused by a drop in blood glucose level.

Meanings

nounpostprandial dip (usually uncountable, plural postprandial dips)

plural postprandial dips

  1. uncountableusuallyMild hypoglycemia after eating a heavy meal, thought to be caused by a drop in blood glucose level.
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