myEtymology.com: English etymology of diabetes

Etymology of the English word diabetes

the English word diabetes

derived from the Medieval Latin word diabetes (diabetes; siphon; tube for sucking, blowing liquid)

derived from the Greek word diabetes, διαβήτης

derived from the Greek word diabainein, διαβαίνειν (to cross)

The earliest known usage of diabetes in English dates from the 16th century.

Dutch diabetes, French diabète, German Diabetes, Norwegian diabetes, Swedish diabetes

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