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Disease Susceptibility
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Definition
: A constitution or condition of the body which makes the tissues react in special ways to certain extrinsic stimuli and thus tends to make the individual more than usually susceptible to certain diseases.
IM GEN only
Examples
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Other names
Diathesis; Susceptibilities, Disease; Disease Susceptibilities; Diatheses; Susceptibility, Disease
Substance
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Categories
Source
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, susceptibility to infection by
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*Disease Susceptibility
*Mycobacterium Infections.