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Definition of Fasting
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Fasting: : going without food or drink. Patients may be advised to fast for a certain period of time prior to surgery, medical procedures, or certain blood tests.
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