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Di George syndrome
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Día de la Raza
diabase
Diabesity
diabetes
diabetes insipidus
diabetes mellitus
diabetic
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diabetic

di·a·bet·ic [ d ə béttik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. having diabetes: having diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus

2. relating to diabetes: relating to or caused by diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus

3. intended for somebody with diabetes: made without sugar and therefore suitable for somebody who has diabetes mellitus



noun  (plural di·a·bet·ics)
Definition:
 
somebody with diabetes: somebody who has diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus

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