- in|su|lin-de|pend|ent diabetes mellitus
- in|su|lin-de|pend|ent diabetes mellitus «IHN suh lihn dih PEHN duhnt»,a form of diabetes usually occurring before the age of 20. It is caused by malfunction of the pancreas often after a general viral infection and may be affected by a hereditary condition: »
Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus defines a group of patients who are literally dependent on exogenous insulin to prevent…death (Merck Manual).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.