Found 2 items, similar to Diathesis.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: diathesis diathesis n : constitutional predisposition to a particular disease or abnormality [also: diathses (pl)]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Diathesis Diathesis \Di*ath"e*sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to place separately, arrange; dia` through, asunder + ? to place, put.] (Med.) Bodily condition or constitution, esp. a morbid habit which predisposes to a particular disease, or class of diseases. [1913 Webster]