Certain conditions predispose to this type of meningitis, including Alcoholism and chronic upper respiratory tract infections (especially of the middle ear, sinuses, and mastoids).
Pregnancy, obesity, arthritis, certain thyroid conditions, diabetes, and certain pituitary abnormalities all predispose to carpal tunnel syndrome.
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dissuade (that's assuming you mean "predispose" as a verb).
Anything that weakens the body's natural barrier against colonizing organisms--including stomach surgery, burns, nasogastric tubes, and catheters--can predispose a person for deep organ candidiasis.
There are three morphemes in "predispose": pre-, dis-, and -pose.
Several related conditions that predispose persons to secondary Raynaud's disease include scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and polymyositis
"Even if their parents are sickly, that does not predispose the children to the same condition."
Heredity and culture can predispose individuals to certain genetic diseases. Peer pressure may predispose teen boys to engage in foolish or dangerous activities.
Meningitis can be caused by different types of microbes, including bacteria (such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis), viruses (such as enteroviruses and herpesviruses), fungi (such as Cryptococcus neoformans), and parasites (such as Naegleria fowleri). The specific cause of meningitis can vary depending on the age of the individual, underlying health conditions, and other factors.
Being bitten by a dog as a child could predispose you to having a fear of dogs.
The first documented case of meningitis is difficult to pinpoint, as the disease has likely existed for centuries. However, historical accounts suggest that meningitis-like conditions were recognized by ancient civilizations, with Hippocrates describing symptoms that could align with meningitis around 400 BCE. Modern understanding of meningitis began in the 19th century when distinct bacterial and viral causes were identified. The first known patient with bacterial meningitis, specifically caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, was documented in the late 1800s.
Genetic factors may predispose human beings to certain metabolic diseases.