Definitions for: Diathesis

[n] constitutional predisposition to a particular disease or abnormality

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

See Also: predisposition, sensitivity