idiopathy

[ id-ee-op-uh-thee ]

/ ˌɪd iˈɒp ə θi /

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noun, plural id·i·op·a·thies.

a disease not preceded or occasioned by any known morbid condition.

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Origin of idiopathy

1630–40; <New Latin idiopathīa<Greek idiopátheia disease or affection of local origin. See idio-, -pathy

Words nearby idiopathy

idiom, idiomatic, idiomorphic, -idion, idiopathic, idiopathy, idiophone, idioplasm, idiosyncrasy, idiosyncratic, idiot

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How to use idiopathy in a sentence

Idiopathy By Sam Byers Three unlikeable characters go through depression, love affairs, and work frustrations.
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The answer is perhaps not in Idiopathy, but the effort is appreciated.
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British Dictionary definitions for idiopathy

idiopathy

/ (ˌɪdɪˈɒpəθɪ) /

noun plural -thies

any disease of unknown cause

Derived forms of idiopathy

idiopathic (ˌɪdɪəʊˈpæθɪk), adjective

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