Diathesis (medicine)
Predisposition to a group of disorders
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In medicine and allied fields, diathesis (from Greek διάθεσις) is a hereditary or constitutional predisposition to a group of diseases, an allergy, or other disorder.[1][2] There are many types of diathesis. Some including strumous diathesis, sthenic diathesis, and many more.
Atopic diathesis is a predisposition to develop one or more of hay fever, allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, or atopic dermatitis.[3][4]
Types
- Lupus diathesis
- Strumous diathesis
- Sthenic diathesis
