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liquid diet

DEFINITIONS OF: liquid diet

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n a diet of foods that can be served in liquid or strained form (plus custards or puddings); prescribed after certain kinds of surgery

Types:
clear liquid diet
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
Type of:
diet
a prescribed selection of foods
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