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prediabetes


pre·di·a·be·tes

noun \ˌprē-ˌdī-ə-ˈbē-tēz, -təs\

Definition of PREDIABETES

: an asymptomatic abnormal state that precedes the development of clinically evident diabetes
pre·di·a·bet·ic \-ˈbe-tik\ adjective or noun

First Known Use of PREDIABETES

1935

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