diabetic

adjective

No English definition recorded for this entry.

Pronunciation: /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ / /ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk/ / [ˌdaɪəˈbɛɾɪk]

Etymology: From diabetes + -ic. Doublet of diabatic.

Of or pertaining to diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.
“diabetic complications”
“the diabetic foot”
Having diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.
“diabetic patients (patients with diabetes)”
“He turned diabetic in his thirties.”
Suitable for one having diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.
“diabetic socks”
“I also have learned to slip a couple of my diabetic cookies in my purse […] and take them along with me when we are invited out for afternoon coffee.”

Etymology: From diabetes + -ic. Doublet of diabatic.