Definitions for: Predisposition


[n] a disposition in advance to react in a particular way
[n] an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way
[n] susceptibility to a pathogen



Webster (1913) Definition: Pre*dis`po*si"tion, n.[Pref. pre- +
disposition: cf. F. pr['e]disposition.]
1. The act of predisposing, or the state of being
predisposed; previous inclination, tendency, or
propensity; predilection; -- applied to the mind; as, a
predisposition to anger.

2. Previous fitness or adaptation to any change, impression,
or purpose; susceptibility; -- applied to material things;
as, the predisposition of the body to disease.

Synonyms: sensitivity

See Also: diathesis, disposition, disposition, habitus, hypersensitivity, inclination, orientation, predilection, preference, sensitisation, sensitization, susceptibility, susceptibleness, tendency

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