enthetic

[ en-thet-ik ]

adjective

1. introduced from without, as diseases propagated by inoculation.

enthetic

/ ɛnˈθɛtɪk /

adjective

1. (esp of infectious diseases) introduced into the body from without

Word History and Origins

Origin of enthetic¹

1865–70; < Greek enthetikós, equivalent to énthet ( os ) (verbid of entithénai to put in, equivalent to en- en- ² + tithénai to put) + -ikos -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of enthetic¹

C19: from Greek enthetikos, from entithenai to put in

Example Sentences

The discussion of this subject will occur on a later page as a part of the general topic of the causation of enthetic diseases.

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Is a special proclivity to any of the group of enthetic febrile diseases ever inherited?

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