Definitions for: Idiopathy


[n] any disease arising from internal dysfunctions of unknown cause



Webster (1913) Definition: Id`i*op"a*thy, n.; pl. Idiopathies. [Gr. ?; ?
proper, peculiar + ?, ?, to suffer: cf. F. idiopathie.]
1. A peculiar, or individual, characteristic or affection.

All men are so full of their own fancies and
idiopathies, that they scarce have the civility to
interchange any words with a stranger. --Dr. H.
More.

2. (Med.) A morbid state or condition not preceded or
occasioned by any other disease; a primary disease.

Synonyms: idiopathic disease, idiopathic disorder

See Also: disorder, upset

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