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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.
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
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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