diabetes mel.li.tus
diabetes-mellitus的音标和读音：
DJ音标发音： [məˈlaitəs, ˈmeli-]
KK音标发音： [məˈlaɪtəs, ˈmɛlɪ-]
diabetes-mellitus的词性：
n.（名词）
1. A severe, chronic form of diabetes caused by insufficient production of insulin and resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The disease, which typically appears in childhood or adolescence, is characterized by increased sugar levels in the blood and urine, excessive thirst, frequent urination, acidosis, and wasting.Also called insulin-dependent diabetes
慢性糖尿病：一种严重的慢性糖尿病的形式，由胰岛素分泌不足而造成碳水化合物、脂肪和蛋白质的新陈代谢失调。该病症在儿童或青少年中比较典型，主要的症状为血液和尿液中的糖分含量增高、极度口渴、尿频以及身体衰弱也作 insulin-dependent diabetes
2. A mild form of diabetes that typically appears first in adulthood and is exacerbated by obesity and an inactive lifestyle. This disease often has no symptoms, is usually diagnosed by tests that indicate glucose intolerance, and is treated with changes in diet and an exercise regimen.Also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes
糖尿病：糖尿病的一种轻度形式，最初发现于成年人，会因过度肥胖和懒散的生活方式而造成病情加剧。此病通常没有什么症状，可以采用葡萄糖过敏反应的测试而确诊，通过节食和锻炼养生进行治疗也作 non-insulin-dependent diabetes
diabetes-mellitus的词源：
3. New Latin diab?t?s mellotus
现代拉丁语 diab?t?s mellotus
4. Latin diab?t?s [diabetes]
拉丁语 diab?t?s [糖尿病]
5. Latin mellotus [honey-sweet]
拉丁语 mellotus [蜜糖]