monopathy

monopathy
1. A single uncomplicated disease. 2. A local disease affecting only one organ or part. [mono- + G. pathos, suffering]

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mo·nop·a·thy (mə-nopґə-the) [mono- + -pathy] a disease affecting a single part.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • Monopathy — Mo*nop a*thy, n. [Gr. ?; mo nos alone + ?, ?, to suffer.] Suffering or sensibility in a single organ or function. {Mon o*path ic}, a. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • monopathy — noun A disease that affects only one organ or function. See Also: monopathic …   Wiktionary

  • monopathy — …   Useful english dictionary

  • Monopathic — Monopathy Mo*nop a*thy, n. [Gr. ?; mo nos alone + ?, ?, to suffer.] Suffering or sensibility in a single organ or function. {Mon o*path ic}, a. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • monopathic — adjective Affecting only one organ or function See Also: monopathy …   Wiktionary

  • monopathic — Relating to a monopathy …   Medical dictionary

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