DIATHESIS

diathesis

(noun) constitutional predisposition to a particular disease or abnormality

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

diathesis (countable and uncountable, plural diatheses)

(medicine) A hereditary or constitutional predisposition to a disease or other disorder.

(grammar) Voice (active or passive).

Anagrams

• histidase

Source: Wiktionary


Di*ath"e*sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: Bodily condition or constitution, esp. a morbid habit which predisposes to a particular disease, or class of diseases.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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