Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
idiopathy
noun
/ˌɪd.iˈɒp.ə.θi/
Definition
An idiopathy refers to a disease or condition that arises spontaneously or for which the cause is unknown.
Examples
- His condition was diagnosed as an idiopathy, leaving the doctors puzzled.
- The idiopathy of her symptoms made it difficult for the medical team to determine the appropriate treatment.
Meaning
The term suggests that the origin of the disease is not linked to another disease or specific known external factor.
Synonyms
- spontaneous disease
- idiopathic condition
- unknown origin disease
