monopathy

monopathy definition - medical

mo·nop·a·thy (mə-nŏpˈə-thē)

noun
  1. A single uncomplicated disease.
  2. A local disease affecting only one organ or part.

Related Forms:

  • monˌo·pathˈic (mŏnˌə-păthˈĭk) adjective

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