Diathesis

Synonyms of diathesis

• tendency
• predisposition
• susceptibility

Antonyms of diathesis

• resistance
• protection
• immunity

Collocations of diathesis

genetic diathesis

Frequency: 70 %

The patient's genetic diathesis made them more susceptible to certain diseases.

psychological diathesis

Frequency: 60 %

Her psychological diathesis contributed to her anxiety disorder.

predisposing diathesis

Frequency: 50 %

The family history of cancer was a predisposing diathesis for the patient.

environmental diathesis

Frequency: 45 %

The environmental diathesis of living in a polluted city worsened his respiratory condition.

Idiomatic Expressions for diathesis

• Phrase: diathesis-stress model
  Meaning: a psychological theory that proposes mental disorders result from a combination of genetic vulnerability (diathesis) and stressful life events
  Usage: The diathesis-stress model helps explain how some individuals develop anxiety disorders.