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.

See also: Dartrous

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.