Condition
Dyscrasias
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 19 February 20051 min read
Key points
- Dyscrasias is a nonspecific term that refers to any disease or disorder.
- Before modern medicine, dyscrasias meant an imbalance of the four humors.
Definition
Dyscrasias is a nonspecific term that refers to any disease or disorder. However, it usually refers to blood diseases. Before modern medicine, dyscrasias meant an imbalance of the four humors.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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