: 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 16 Apr. 2024.
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