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Meaning of DYSCRASIA

Pronunciation:  dis'kreyzhu

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  an abnormal or physiologically unbalanced state of the body
 
 See Also: blood dyscrasia, health problem, ill health, unhealthiness

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Dys*cra"si*a\, n. [NL. dyscrasia, fr. Gr. ?; ? bad +
? mixture, fr. ? to mix: cf. F. dycrasie.] (Med.)
An ill habit or state of the constitution; -- formerly
regarded as dependent on a morbid condition of the blood and
humors.
 

 

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