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diathesis

/daɪˈæθ.ə.sɪs/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/daɪˈæθ.ə.sɪs/

A noun referring to a constitutional predisposition or tendency of the body to develop a particular disease, condition, or abnormality.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее конституциональную предрасположенность или склонность организма к развитию определенного заболевания, состояния или аномалии.
  1. Constitutional Predisposition C2 formal medical

    A natural tendency or susceptibility of the body to develop a particular disease, condition, or abnormality.

    • The patient has a diathesis for allergic reactions.
    • Certain genetic factors contribute to a diathesis for autoimmune disorders.
    • The doctor noted a hemorrhagic diathesis in the patient's history.

    🇷🇺Конституциональная предрасположенность

    Synonyms: dispositioninclinationpredispositionpronenesssusceptibilitytendencyvulnerability

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