Diabetes
Example: Muitas pessoas com diabetes precisam controlar sua dieta rigorosamente.
Definition
"Diabetes" is a medical condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood due to the body's inability to produce or effectively use insulin. It often requires careful management of diet, medication, and lifestyle to prevent complications.
Etymology
The word "diabetes" comes from the Greek word 'diabainein', meaning 'to pass through,' referring to excessive urination, a common symptom. It was adopted into Latin as 'diabetes' and then into modern languages, including Portuguese and English.
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