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predisposition

pre·dis·po·si·tion [ pr dispə zísh'n ] (plural pre·dis·po·si·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. medicine tendency to develop disease: a susceptibility to a disease, arising from a hereditary or other factor

2. liability to something: a liability or tendency to do something such as behave in a particular way

3. favorable attitude or inclination: a favorable attitude toward somebody or something, or an inclination to do something

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