diathesis

Noun

Meaning

Bodily condition or constitution, esp. a morbid habit which predisposes to a particular disease, or class of diseases.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

propensity predisposition constitution chromatin type character birth voice composition frame affect spirit brand grain bias
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Antonyms

opposition hate hatred resentment dislike detachment
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Hypernyms

sensitivity predisposition

Related terms

diathetic

Phrases with the word

aneurismal diathesis

Derivatives

diathses

Anagrams

histidase

Examples

The structure of the content is not linear, ordered entry by entry but has the form of a complex network (see Diathesis alternation ). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

diathermous diathermy diathermy machine diathetic Diathrausta harlequinalis Diathrausta reconditalis