adjective
- occurring after or relating to the period following weaning (the process of gradually stopping a baby or young animal from feeding on its mother's milk)
Usage: commonly used in medical, nutritional, and veterinary contexts
Examples
- The postweaning diet should include nutrient-rich foods to support the child's growth.
- Postweaning diarrhea is a common concern in young piglets.
- Pediatricians recommend introducing solid foods during the postweaning phase.
- Postweaning calves require careful monitoring to ensure proper nutrition.
- The study examined postweaning behavioral changes in primates.