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dyscrasia

noun
dys·​cra·​sia | \ dis-ˈkrā-zh(ē-)ə How to pronounce dyscrasia (audio) \

Definition of dyscrasia

: an abnormal condition of the body and especially the blood

First Known Use of dyscrasia

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for dyscrasia

New Latin, from Medieval Latin, bad mixture of humors, from Greek dyskrasia, from dys- + krasis mixture, from kerannynai to mix — more at crater

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dyscrasia

noun
dys·​cra·​sia | \ dis-ˈkrā-zh(ē-)ə How to pronounce dyscrasia (audio) \

Medical Definition of dyscrasia

: an abnormal condition of the body especially : an imbalance of components of the blood

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