Adiathetic

/ˌeɪdaɪəˈθɛtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Not occurring naturally or predisposed; not innate or constitutional in origin.

Etymology

From Greek a- (not) + dia- (through) + thetic (from thesis, 'position or disposition'). Means not having an inborn nature.

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In medicine, distinguishing adiathetic conditions (like infections) from diathetic ones (like genetic disorders) is crucial for treatment—one requires antibiotics, the other doesn't!

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