clear liquid diet

/ˌklɪər ˌlɪkwɪd ˌdaɪət/
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Definitions of clear liquid diet
  1. noun
    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
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    type of:
    liquid diet
    a diet of foods that can be served in liquid or strained form (plus custards or puddings); prescribed after certain kinds of surgery
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