predisposing
Meaning
of Predispose
Source: Webster's dictionaryExamples
ARDS related to amiodarone is seen most often following major surgical procedures, especially cardiac surgery, but it can be seen at any time and without any obvious predisposing causes.
However, no evidence suggests that patients with Turner syndrome have a significantly higher risk of aortic dilatation and dissection in absence of predisposing factors.
In recent years, some joint or limb deformities, such as knock-knee or acetabular overcoverage or dysplasia, have also been considered as a predisposing factor for knee or hip osteoarthritis.
A recent well-controlled twin study estimated a 57% heritability for insomnia, thus highlighting the value of identifying and characterizing predisposing factors.
Diabetes and pregnancy are both predisposing conditions for coagulation abnormalities, where increased mean platelet volume (MPV) and decreased vitamin D levels may play role.
I explored the theory that hyperglycemia might be one of the predisposing factors for developing Alzheimer's dementia.