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predisposing cause
predisposing cause In this historical source, a predisposing cause is an earlier influence that makes a condition more likely, especially an inherited or family-related weakness that sets the stage for later problems.
In this historical source, a predisposing cause is an earlier influence that makes a condition more likely, especially an inherited or family-related weakness that sets the stage for later problems. It is described as distinct from an inducing cause, which brings the condition into evident form.