fasting

adjective

fast·​ing ˈfas-tiŋ How to pronounce fasting (audio)
: of or taken from a fasting subject
fasting blood sugar levels
fasting urine
also : occurring from or caused by fasting
fasting hyperglycemia

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“Fasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/fasting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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