isocaloric

adjective

iso·​ca·​lo·​ric ˌī-sō-kə-ˈlȯr-ik How to pronounce isocaloric (audio)
-ˈlär-;
-ˈka-lə-rik How to pronounce isocaloric (audio)
: having similar caloric values
isocaloric diets

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Following the endoscopic procedure, the participants followed a strict isocaloric liquid diet for two weeks. New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of isocaloric was in 1922

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“Isocaloric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isocaloric. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

isocaloric

adjective
iso·​ca·​lo·​ric -kə-ˈlȯr-ik How to pronounce isocaloric (audio) -ˈlōr- How to pronounce isocaloric (audio)
-ˈlär-; -ˈkal-ə-rik
: having similar caloric values
isocaloric diets
isocalorically adverb
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