Dys-cra′si-a
,
[NL.
dyscrasia
, fr. Gr.
δυσκρασία
;
δυσ-
bad +
κρᾶσισ
mixture, fr.
κεραννύναι
to mix: cf. F.
dycrasie
.]
(Med.)
An ill habit or state of the constitution; – formerly regarded as dependent on a morbid condition of the blood and humors.