diathesis

Pronunciation: /daɪˈæθəsɪs/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun constitutional predisposition to a particular disease or abnormality

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin diathesis, from Ancient Greek διάθεσις (diáthesis, “state, condition”), from διατίθημι (diatíthēmi, “to arrange”).

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