Definition of Dyscrasia

1. Noun. An abnormal or physiologically unbalanced state of the body.

Generic synonyms: Health Problem, Ill Health, Unhealthiness
Specialized synonyms: Blood Dyscrasia

Definition of Dyscrasia

1. n. An ill habit or state of the constitution; -- formerly regarded as dependent on a morbid condition of the blood and humors.

Definition of Dyscrasia

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Medical Definition of Dyscrasia

1. A term formerly used to indicate an abnormal mixture of the four humours, in surviving usages it now is roughly synonymous with disease or pathologic condition. Origin: Gr. Dyskrasia = bad temperament This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dyscrasia

dyschondrogenesis
dyschondroplasia
dyschondroplasia with haemangiomas
dyschondrosteosis
dyschroa
dyschroas
dyschroia
dyschromatopsia
dyschromatosis
dyschromia
dyscinesia
dyscoimesis
dyscontrol
dyscoria
dyscrasia (current term)
dyscrasia (current term)
dyscrasias
dyscrasic
dyscrasic
dyscrasic fracture
dyscrasite
dyscratic
Dysdercus
dysdiadochokinesia
dysdiadochokinesis
dysembryoma
dysembryoplasia
dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour
dysencephalia splanchnocystica
dysenteric

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