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Diathesis


Di-ath′e-sis

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Noun.
[NL., fr. Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] to place separately, arrange;
διά
through, asunder + [GREEK] to place, put.]
(Med.)
Bodily condition or constitution, esp. a morbid habit which predisposes to a particular disease, or class of diseases.

Definition 2024


diathesis

diathesis

English

Noun

diathesis (plural diatheses)

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