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diabetes

/ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/
Word
Definition

Diabetes is a medical condition in which a person’s body cannot control the level of sugar in their blood.

Example Sentence

Overweight people are more likely to suffer from diabetes than slimmer ones.

Source: 4000 Essential English Words - Book 4

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