diabetic coma

/ˌˈdaɪəˌbɛdɪk ˌkoʊmə/
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Definitions of diabetic coma
  1. noun
    coma that can develop in inadequately treated cases of diabetes mellitus
    synonyms: Kussmaul's coma
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    type of:
    coma, comatoseness
    a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury
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