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IDIOPATHIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

(of diseases) arising from an unknown cause

Example:

idiopathic epilepsy

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

idiopathy (any disease arising from internal dysfunctions of unknown cause)

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Mutations in this gene are associated with osteogenesis imperfecta, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and idiopathic osteoporosis.

(Collagen I (Alpha 1), NCI Thesaurus/LocusLink)

In cases where an underlying pathology cannot be identified, the patient is diagnosed with an "idiopathic" DCM.

(Dilated Cardiomyopathy Pathway, NCI Thesaurus/KEGG)

Also called agnogenic myeloid metaplasia, idiopathic myelofibrosis, myelosclerosis with myeloid metaplasia, and primary myelofibrosis.

(Chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis, NCI Dictionary)

In cases in which it is impossible to prove clonality and there is no increase in blast cells, the diagnosis of "idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome" is preferred.

(Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia, Not Otherwise Specified, NCI Thesaurus/WHO)

It may be idiopathic, drug-induced, or it may be associated with the presence of an endocrine disorder or malignancy.

(Acanthosis Nigricans, NCI Thesaurus)

This condition may be idiopathic (primary) or associated with lower brain stem lesions; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (LUNG DISEASES, OBSTRUCTIVE); HEART FAILURE, CONGESTIVE; medication effect; and other conditions.

(Central Sleep Apnea Syndrome, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

It is used for idiopathic constipation, secretory diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome.

(Calcium Polycarbophil, NCI Thesaurus)

Aplastic anemia may be idiopathic or secondary due to bone marrow damage by toxins, radiation, or immunologic factors.

(Aplastic Anemia, NCI Thesaurus)

The investigators found that EBNA2 bound to genes associated with the risk for multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, type 1 diabetes, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and celiac disease.

(Epstein-Barr virus protein can “switch on” risk genes for autoimmune diseases, National Institutes of Health)

Also called chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis, idiopathic myelofibrosis, myelosclerosis with myeloid metaplasia, and primary myelofibrosis.

(Agnogenic myeloid metaplasia, NCI Dictionary)