English dictionary
diathesis
/d/aI/'/&//T//I/s/I/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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constitutional predisposition to a particular disease or abnormality
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Bodily condition or constitution, esp. a morbid habit which predisposes to a particular disease, or class of diseases.
Source: webster1913