Definition of Clear liquid diet

1. Noun. A diet of fluids with minimal residues (fat-free broth or strained fruit juices or gelatin); cannot be used for more than one day postoperative.

Generic synonyms: Liquid Diet

Medical Definition of Clear liquid diet

1. A diet, often used postoperatively, consisting usually of water, tea, coffee, gelatin preparations, and clear soups or broth. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Clear Liquid Diet

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clear cell adenocarcinoma
clear cell carcinoma of kidney
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clear liquid diet (current term)
clear off
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clearable

Literary usage of Clear liquid diet

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Eating Hints for Cancer Patients by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"Clear-Liquid Diet Clear-liquid diets are useful if the body can't handle the ... A clear-liquid diet often lasts 1 to 2 days or until you can drink or eat ..."

2. Radiation Therapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment by Barry Leonard (1993)
"The following changes in your diet also may help: • Try a clear liquid diet (water, weak tea, apple juice, clear broth, plain gelatin) as soon as diarrhea ..."

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