Diathesis

[dai'æθisis]

(noun.) constitutional predisposition to a particular disease or abnormality.

Edited by ELLA--From WordNet

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

Checked by Adrienne

n. a particular condition or habit of body esp. one predisposing to certain diseases: a habit of mind.—adj. Diathet′ic.

Edited by Beverly