idiopathic
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British pronunciation
/ˌɪdɪəpˈæθɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "idiopathic"in English

idiopathic
01

not having any known cause or origin, especially in reference to a disease or condition

example
Examples
Idiopathic scoliosis is a type of spinal curvature that occurs without any known cause.
The patient was diagnosed with idiopathic arthritis, as no external factors were identified.
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