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Diabetes Words to Know

Definition: Pancreas

The pancreas is a long, flat gland that lies in the abdomen behind the stomach.

Definition: Pediatric Endocrinologist

A pediatric endocrinologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children with diseases of the endocrine system, such as diabetes and growth disorders.

Definition: Polydipsia

A person with polydipsia drinks excessive amounts of fluid.

Definition: Polyphagia

A person with polyphagia eats excessive amounts of food.

Definition: Polyuria

A person with polyuria makes large amounts of urine.

Definition: Retinopathy

Retinopathy is the medical term for disease of the retina.

Definition: Urinalysis

A urinalysis is a laboratory examination of a person's urine.