diabetes
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noun \ˌdī-ə-ˈbē-tēz, -ˈbē-təs\Definition of DIABETES
: any of various abnormal conditions characterized by the secretion and excretion of excessive amounts of urine; especially : diabetes mellitus
See Origin of DIABETES
Latin, from Greek diabētēs diabetes insipidus, from diabainein to walk with the legs apart, cross over
First Known Use: 15th century
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di·a·be·tes
noun \ˌdī-ə-ˈbēt-ēz, -ˈbēt-əs\ (Medical Dictionary)plural diabetes
Medical Definition of DIABETES
: any of various abnormal conditions characterized by the secretion and excretion of excessive amounts of urine; especially : diabetes mellitus
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