diathesis

diathesis definition - medical

di·ath·e·sis (dī-ăthˈĭ-sĭs)

noun pl. di·ath·e·ses (-sēzˌ)
A hereditary predisposition of the body to a disease, a group of diseases, an allergy, or another disorder.

Related Forms:

  • diˌa·thetˈic (dīˌə-thĕtˈĭk) adjective

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