Definition for Diathesis:

• A constitution or condition of the body which makes the tissues react in special ways to certain extrinsic stimuli and thus tends to make the individual more than usually susceptible to certain diseases.

Synonyms for Diathesis:

• n.

  •state (noun)
  • diathesis.

• Other synonyms:

  •n.
  • predisposition,
  • sensitivity.

Diathesis Sentence Examples:

• To add to the confusion, the various " specialists" have taken to assuring their patients that local manifestations in the eyes, in the ears, and in the nose, for which they can find no good reason, especially if they are worse in damp weather, are signs of the rheumatic diathesis.

• The diathesis is there - the general disposition towards noble and high things.

Homophones for Diathesis:

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Hyponym for Diathesis:

• n.

  • state
    sensitivity, predisposition.