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ADULT-ONSET DIABETES

\ˈadʌltˈɒnsɛt da͡ɪ͡əbˈiːtiːz], \ˈadʌltˈɒnsɛt da‍ɪ‍əbˈiːtiːz], \ˈa_d_ʌ_l_t_ˈɒ_n_s_ɛ_t d_aɪə_b_ˈiː_t_iː_z]\

Definitions of ADULT-ONSET DIABETES

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mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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