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predisposition

/ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

Translations

predispositionnoun

predispositions

/ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

He has a genetic predisposition to diabetes.

У него есть генетическая предрасположенность к диабету.

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Synonyms

predispositionadjective

/ˌpriːˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

/ˌpriˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

Functions attributively before another noun (e.g., predisposition factors).

predispositionnoun

A genetic or constitutional susceptibility to a particular disease or medical condition.

A family history of asthma may indicate a predisposition to respiratory problems.

A tendency or inclination to think, feel, or behave in a particular way.

Her predisposition for optimism helped her remain calm during the crisis.

predispositionadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a predisposition.

The researchers examined predisposition factors in the patient group.