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prediabetes

(prēˌdī-ə-bēˈtĭs, -tēz)

noun
A condition thought to be a precursor of adult-onset diabetes mellitus, marked by carbohydrate intolerance or other symptoms of the disease.

Related Forms:

  • pre·diˌa·betˈic (-bĕtˈĭk) adjective & n.

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