diabetologist

noun

di·​a·​be·​tol·​og·​ist ˌdī-ə-(ˌ)be-ˈtä-lə-jist How to pronounce diabetologist (audio)
-ˌbē-
: a specialist in diabetes

Word History

Etymology

diabetes + -o- + -logy + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of diabetologist was in 1963

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Cite this Entry

“Diabetologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diabetologist. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

diabetologist

noun
di·​a·​be·​tol·​o·​gist ˌdī-ə-bə-ˈtäl-ə-jəst How to pronounce diabetologist (audio)
: a specialist in diabetes
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