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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)

Date

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

Derivations in English

diabetic, diabetologist

Cognates

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

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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