| predisposition | A latent susceptibility to disease which may be activated under certain conditions, as by stress. Origin: L. Disponere = to dispose (18 Nov 1997) |
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| predisposition analysis | <genetics> The analysis of how some people are more likely to get certain diseases as a result of their genetic make-up. (31 Dec 1997) |
| family predisposition | <genetics> A disease or condition that is present in a blood relative (grandparent, parent or sibling). (27 Sep 1997) |
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