mellitus

/mɛˈlɪtəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

denoting a disease, especially diabetes, characterized by the presence of sugar in the urine

“The patient was diagnosed with mellitus diabetes, requiring immediate medical attention.”

2. noun

a disease characterized by the presence of sugar in the urine

“The doctor specialized in treating mellitus patients and educating them about a healthy diet.”

Synonyms

  • diabetic
  • sugar diabetes

Antonyms

  • normoglycemic