Diabetes Mellitus Definition
mə-lītəs, mĕlĭ-
noun
A chronic form of diabetes involving an insulin deficiency and characterized by an excess of sugar in the blood and urine, and by hunger, thirst, and gradual loss of weight.
Webster's New World
A mild form of diabetes that typically appears first in adulthood and is exacerbated by obesity and an inactive lifestyle. This disease often has no symptoms, is usually diagnosed by tests that indicate glucose intolerance, and is treated with changes in diet and an exercise regimen.
American Heritage
A medical disorder characterized by varying or persistent hyperglycemia, especially after eating.
Wiktionary
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Origin of Diabetes Mellitus
New Latin diabētēs mellītus Latin diabētēs diabetes Latin mellītus honey-sweet
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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