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Definition of Pathoclisis
1. Noun. The theory that certain specialized parts of the brain are to be the first to be damaged in the case of disease, lack of oxygen, or malnutrition. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Pathoclisis
1. A specific tendency to sensitivity to special toxins; a tendency for toxins to attack certain organs. Origin: patho-+ G. Klisis, bending, proneness (05 Mar 2000)