消渴

xiāo kě

Dictionary entry

condition characterized by thirst, hunger, frequent urination and weight loss, identified in TCM with type 2 diabetes

What does 消渴 mean?

消渴 (xiāo kě) has the following dictionary meaning.

1condition characterized by thirst, hunger, frequent urination and weight loss, identified in TCM with type 2 diabetes

Character breakdown

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消xiāoto diminish; to subside · to consume; to reduce 渴kěthirsty

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消渴

xiāo kě

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