Diabetes
Example: De diabetes van mijn vader wordt goed onder controle gehouden.
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 requires ongoing management to prevent complications and maintain health, as in the phrase: 'De diabetes van mijn vader wordt goed onder controle gehouden.'
Etymology
The word "diabetes" comes from the Greek word 'diabainein,' meaning 'to pass through,' referring to excessive urination, a common symptom of the disease. It entered Latin as 'diabetes' and has been used in medical contexts since ancient times. Did you know that the term highlights one of the earliest recognized symptoms of the illness?
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"Diabetes" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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