miasms

We have found lemma(root) word of miasms : miasm.

Definitions


[ˈmʌɪaz(ə)m], (Noun)

Definitions:
- (in homeopathy) a supposed predisposition to a particular disease, either inherited or acquired


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century (in the sense ‘miasma’): from Greek miasma (see miasma). The sense ‘supposed predisposition to a particular disease’ dates from the mid 19th century and comes via German Miasm




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