Diathermanism

Doctrine of the transmi ion Diather'mano us, a. Same as DIATHERMAL, q. v. Diather'mic, a. Allowing free transmi ion of heat. Diather'mous, a. Diathermal. Diathesis, n . [Gr., a disposition.] ( Med . ) A particular state of constitution predisposing to certain diseases: such as inflammatory, nervous, and putrid D .; uric D. , in which there is exce of uric acid thrown off by the kidneys; gouty D. , .