diathesis
Meaning
Noun
- A hereditary or constitutional predisposition to a disease or other disorder.
- Voice (active or passive).
Origin
- Borrowed from New Latin diathesis, from Ancient Greek διάθεσις ("state, condition"), from διατίθημι.
Modern English dictionary
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