| Term Name: | type 2 diabetes mellitus |
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| Synonyms: | insulin resistance, NIDDM, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes, type II diabetes mellitus |
| Definition: | A diabetes mellitus that is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin. |
| Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:9352] ( DOID:9352 ) |