enthetic

[ en-thet-ik ]

adjective

introduced from without, as diseases propagated by inoculation.

Origin of enthetic

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

Words Nearby enthetic

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How to use enthetic in a sentence

The discussion of this subject will occur on a later page as a part of the general topic of the causation of enthetic diseases.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I | Various
Is a special proclivity to any of the group of enthetic febrile diseases ever inherited?
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I | Various

British Dictionary definitions for enthetic

enthetic

/ (ɛnˈθɛtɪk) /

adjective

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

Origin of enthetic

C19: from Greek enthetikos, from entithenai to put in

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