HyperDic: clear_liquid_diet

English > 1 sense of the expression *clear liquid diet*:
NOUN	food	clear liquid diet	a diet of fluids with minimal residues (fat-free broth or strained fruit juices or gelatin)

English > *clear liquid diet*: 1 sense > noun 1, food
Meaning	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.
Broader	liquid diet	A diet of foods that can be served in liquid or strained form (plus custards or puddings)