diabetogenic

adjective

di·​a·​be·​to·​gen·​ic ˌdī-ə-ˌbe-tə-ˈje-nik How to pronounce diabetogenic (audio) -ˌbē- How to pronounce diabetogenic (audio)
: producing diabetes

Word History

Etymology

diabetes + -o- + -genic, after French diabétogène

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of diabetogenic was in 1894

Dictionary Entries Near diabetogenic

Cite this Entry

“Diabetogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diabetogenic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

diabetogenic

adjective
di·​a·​be·​to·​gen·​ic ˌdī-ə-ˌbēt-ə-ˈjen-ik How to pronounce diabetogenic (audio)
: producing diabetes
diabetogenic drugs
a diabetogenic diet
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