diathesis

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/daɪˈaθəsɪs/ English

Definitions

noun

A hereditary or constitutional predisposition to a disease or other disorder.
(grammar) Voice (active or passive).

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Synonyms

dartrous strumous congenital disorder dermatosis herpetism distemper arthritism birth defect rheumides deuteropathy athrombia miasm genodermatosis hepatodysentery disease dyscrasy

Associated

psychopathology predisposition alternation vulnerability susceptibility stress disposition verb bleeding protective disorder explain

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