Definition of IDIOPATHY

idiopathy

Plural: idiopathies

Noun

  • any disease arising from internal dysfunctions of unknown cause
  • A disease or condition arising spontaneously or having no known cause.

Origin / Etymology

From idio- + -pathy. First appears c. 1634, in the publications of Philiatreus (fl. 1630).

Synonyms

idiopathic disease, idiopathic disorder

Scrabble Score: 18

idiopathy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
idiopathy: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
idiopathy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

idiopathy is a valid Words With Friends word