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idiopathy (medicine)


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