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diabetes

The correct spelling is diabetes.

How to pronounce diabetes

/ˌdaɪəˈbiːdiːz/
noun

IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈbiːdiːz/

Say it like: Dia-bet-es

The correct spelling is diabetes. Diabetes insipidus; any condition characterized by excessive or incontinent urine, now specifically as caused by impaired production of, or response to, the antidiuretic hormone…

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Diabetes insipidus; any condition characterized by excessive or incontinent urine, now specifically as caused by impaired production of, or response to, the antidiuretic hormone vasopressin.
  2. 2.Any of a group of metabolic diseases whereby a person (or other animal) has high blood sugar due to an inability to produce, or inability to metabolize, sufficient quantities of the hormone insulin.
  3. 3.Any food or beverage with a high amount of sugar.

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