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Diabetes mellitusDM

Also called Sugar diabetes

Family MedicineInternal MedicineEndocrinologyEssential

Metabolic disorder causing chronic hyperglycemia from defects in insulin secretion or action, encompassing type 1, type 2, and gestational forms.

Korean

당뇨병(당뇨)

인슐린 분비 또는 작용 장애로 인한 만성 대사 질환으로 고혈당을 유발함; 제1형(자가면역), 제2형(인슐린 저항성), 기타(임신성 당뇨 포함)로 분류됨.

French

Diabète sucré(Diabète)

Trouble métabolique entraînant une hyperglycémie chronique due à des anomalies de la sécrétion ou de l'action de l'insuline ; comprend le diabète de type 1, de type 2 et gestationnel.

Word parts

  • dia-Prefix(Greek) Through, across, complete

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