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Verb predispose has 1 sense
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Definitions from the Web.term-heading { color: #555555; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 10px; }Predisposes is a verb that refers to the inclination or tendency to have a specific characteristic, behavior, or condition. His family history of diabetes predisposes him to develop the condition in the future.Predisposes can also be used as a verb in the sense of making someone more susceptible or vulnerable to something. Smoking predisposes individuals to various respiratory diseases.As a transitive verb, predisposes implies influencing or making someone more likely to think or act in a particular way. Exposure to different cultures predisposes individuals to open-mindedness.In the context of pharmacology, predisposes can be used as a verb to indicate making an individual more responsive or susceptible to the effects of a drug or medication. Certain genetic factors predispose some patients to experience adverse reactions to this medication.As an adjective, predisposed describes someone who has a tendency or inclination towards a particular characteristic or behavior. She is predisposed to feel anxious in social settings..related-products-link { color: #0000FF; font-size: 16px; } | |||||
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