Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Maturity-Onset Diabetes Mellitus.
Maturity-Onset Diabetes Mellitus - as a noun
Mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors; can usually be controlled by diet and hypoglycemic agents without injections of insulin
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
- adult-onset diabetes
- adult-onset diabetes mellitus
- ketoacidosis-resistant diabetes
- ketoacidosis-resistant diabetes mellitus
- ketosis-resistant diabetes
- ketosis-resistant diabetes mellitus
- mature-onset diabetes
- maturity-onset diabetes
- niddm
- non-insulin-dependent diabetes
- non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
- type ii diabetes
Example Sentences
"Obesity and lack of physical activity are risk factors for maturity-onset diabetes mellitus."
"People with maturity-onset diabetes mellitus often require medication to manage their blood sugar levels."
"A healthy diet and regular exercise can help prevent maturity-onset diabetes mellitus."
"Genetic factors can contribute to the development of maturity-onset diabetes mellitus."
"The prevalence of maturity-onset diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide."
Word Variations & Relations
A-Z Proximities
- matures
- maturest
- maturing
- maturities
- maturity
- Maturity-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
- matutinal
- matutinally
- matutine
- matweed
- matweeds
