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prebolus

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To take a premeal (preprandial) bolus of insulin shortly before a meal (usually just a few minutes before).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • Should I prebolus or not before starchy dinners?

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To administer (one's insulin dose) in this way.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • I'm going to prebolus my shot today.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To preempt bad effects of (one's meals) in this way.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • I'm going to prebolus the hell out of that pizza.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From pre- + bolus.