dartrous diathesis

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Dartrous \Dar"trous\, a. [F. dartreux. See {Dartars}.] (Med.)
   Relating to, or partaking of the nature of, the disease
   called tetter; herpetic.
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   {Dartrous diathesis}, A morbid condition of the system
      predisposing to the development of certain skin diseases,
      such as eczema, psoriasis, and pityriasis. Also called
      {rheumic diathesis}, and {herpetism}. --Piffard.
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