Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. A severe, chronic form of diabetes caused by insufficient production of insulin and resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The disease, which typically appears in childhood or adolescence, is characterized by increased sugar levels in the blood and urine, excessive thirst, frequent urination, acidosis, and wasting. Also called insulin-dependent diabetes, type 1 diabetes.
- n. 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. Also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes, type 2 diabetes.
Wiktionary
- n. A medical disorder characterized by varying or persistent hyperglycemia, especially after eating.
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. that form of diabetes in which the urine contains saccharine matter.
WordNet 3.0
- n. diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria
Etymologies
- New Latin diabētēs mellītus : Latin diabētēs, diabetes + Latin mellītus, honey-sweet.
Examples
“While people with significant dental issues or diabetes mellitus may certainly benefit from sugar substitutes for obvious reasons, most other people do not.”
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