diabetes

[ dahy-uh-bee-tis, -teez ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. any of several disorders characterized by increased urine production.
2. Also called di·a·be·tes mel·li·tus [mel, -i-t, uh, s, m, uh, -, lahy, -]. a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism, usually occurring in genetically predisposed individuals, characterized by inadequate production or utilization of insulin and resulting in excessive amounts of glucose in the blood and urine, excessive thirst, weight loss, and in some cases progressive destruction of small blood vessels leading to such complications as infections and gangrene of the limbs or blindness.
3. type 1 diabetes ( def ).
4. type 2 diabetes ( def ).
5. Also called di·a·be·tes in·sip·i·dus [in-, sip, -i-d, uh, s]. increased urine production caused by inadequate secretion of vasopressin by the pituitary gland.

diabetes

/ -tiːz; ˌdaɪəˈbiːtɪs /

noun

1. any of various disorders, esp diabetes mellitus, characterized by excretion of an abnormally large amount of urine

Word History and Origins

Origin of diabetes¹

First recorded in 1555–65; from New Latin, Latin, from Greek, equivalent to diabē- (variant stem of diabaínein “to go through, pass over,” equivalent to dia- “through” + baínein “to pass”) + -tēs agent suffix; dia-

Word History and Origins

Origin of diabetes¹

C16: from Latin: siphon, from Greek, literally: a passing through (referring to the excessive urination), from diabainein to pass through, cross over; see diabase

Example Sentences

Type 2 diabetes is a known risk factor for dementia.

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Common risks for adults with cerebral palsy can include the early onset of secondary conditions such as osteoporosis, hypertension, diabetes and psychiatric disorders.

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Chronic stress can inflict more serious damage to the immune system and make people more vulnerable to heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, infertility, clinical anxiety, depression and other ailments.

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Risk factors such as obesity, diabetes and liver damage complicate these challenges, accelerating alcohol-related mortality.

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New research, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that certain types of medication used to treat diabetes may be effective in reducing alcohol use.

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