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Diathesis

Diathesis Meaning & Definition
Diathesis Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Diathesis?

[n] constitutional predisposition to a particular disease or abnormality

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See Also | predisposition | sensitivity

Diathesis In Webster's Dictionary

\Di*ath"e*sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to place separately, arrange; dia` through, asunder + ? to place, put.] (Med.) Bodily condition or constitution, esp. a morbid habit which predisposes to a particular disease, or class of diseases.

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