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postdrug

adjective post·drug \ ˌpōst-ˈdrəg \

Definition of postdrug

: relating to or occurring in the time after a drug is administered or used
  • postdrug blood pressure
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postdrug

adverb
    • blood samples taken 2 hours postdrug

First Known Use of postdrug

1919

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