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Diathesis Definition & Meaning

diathesis
noun
  1. constitutional predisposition to a particular disease or abnormality

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What does diathesis mean?
constitutional predisposition to a particular disease or abnormality
What part of speech is diathesis?
Diathesis is a noun.

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