| idiopathy | Origin: 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. <medicine> A morbid state or condition not preceded or occasioned by any other disease; a primary disease. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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