prediabetes

noun pre·di·a·be·tes \ˌprē-ˌdī-ə-ˈbē-tēz, -təs\

Definition of PREDIABETES

: an asymptomatic abnormal state that precedes the development of clinically evident diabetes

— pre·di·a·bet·ic \-ˈbe-tik\ adjective or noun

1935

Medical Dictionary

noun pre·di·a·be·tes \-ˌdī-ə-ˈbēt-ēz, -ˈbēt-əs\

: an asymptomatic abnormal state that precedes the development of clinically evident diabetes

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