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Words related to predisposition
pre·dis·po·si·tion
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anlage
the basis of a later development; foundation -
death instinct
the destructive or aggressive instinct, based on a compulsion to return to an earlier harmonious state and, ultimately, to nonexistence -
diathesis
a hereditary or acquired susceptibility of the body to one or more diseases -
exaptation
(biology) The use of a biological structure or function for a purpose other than that for which it initially evolved. -
genetic screening
assessment of an individual's genetic makeup to detect inheritable defects that may be transmitted to offspring. -
halo effect
a predisposition to admire all of a person's actions, work, etc., because of an estimable quality or action in the past.