idiopathic disease

/ˈɪdiəˌpæθɪk dəˌziz/
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Definitions of idiopathic disease
  1. noun
    any disease arising from internal dysfunctions of unknown cause
    synonyms: idiopathic disorder, idiopathy
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    type of:
    disorder, upset
    a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
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