prédisposition

Definitions of prédisposition
  1. noun
    susceptibility to a pathogen
    synonyms: sensibilité
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    types:
    hyper sensibilité
    pathological sensitivity
    type of:
    sensibilité, susceptibilité
    the state of being susceptible; easily affected
  2. noun
    an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way
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    types:
    prédilection
    a predisposition in favor of something
    type of:
    inclinaison, tendance
    an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
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