diabetes
Translation
diabetes
Examples
She was diagnosed with diabetes last year.
She was diagnosed with diabetes last year.
Managing diabetes requires a healthy lifestyle.
Managing diabetes requires a healthy lifestyle.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a medical condition. She was diagnosed with diabetes.
Similar Words
Related terms: hyperglycemia, insulin resistance
Etymology
From Greek 'diabainein', meaning 'to pass through', referring to the excessive urination that is a symptom of the condition.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'dia-' means 'through'. Think of sugar and water 'passing through' the body excessively.