idiopathic
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i adjective Pathology.
of unknown cause, as a disease.
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idiopathy (ˌɪdɪˈɒpəθɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -thies | |
| any disease of unknown cause | |
| idiopathic | |
| —adj | |
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
idiopathic id·i·o·path·ic (ĭd'ē-ə-pāth'ĭk)
adj.
Of or relating to a disease having no known cause; agnogenic.
Of or relating to a disease that is not the result of any other disease.
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
| idiopathic (ĭd'ē-ə-pāth'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
Relating to or being a disease having no known cause. |
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Example sentences
Essential hypertension is also known as primary or idiopathic hypertension.
Idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia accounts for one-half of all immune hemolytic anemias.
We need to get clear that many idiopathic diseases are related to acidity and dehydration.
When the cause is unknown, it is referred to as idiopathic aplastic anemia.
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