Diathesis

//daɪˈæθəsɪs//

Word Type

Noun

The word "diathesis" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

phosphatic diathesis

Context

grammar medicine

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

predisposition sensitivity

Type Of (IsA)

predisposition to particular disease sensitivity

Related Terms

diathetic diathetical

Related Terms

active constitutional disease disorder hereditary passive predisposition voice

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