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Meaning of dyscrasia

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dyscrasia

Pronunciation:/dɪsˈkɹeɪzɪə/

noun

Definitions

  1. (ancient usage) Imbalance of the four bodily humors (blood, black and yellow bile, phlegm) that was thought to cause disease.

  2. (modern usage) Any bodily disorder, especially regarding the blood.