Medical Dictionary

carbo–load

vi car·bo–load \ˈkär-ˌbō-ˈlōd\

Medical Definition of CARBO-LOAD

:  to consume a large amount of carbohydrates through food intake usually in order to improve performance in an upcoming athletic event (as a marathon)

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