terrain theory

noun

An obsolete theory of disease, proposing that a weak body attracts germs.

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Meanings

nounterrain theory (uncountable)
  1. historicaluncountablemedicineAn obsolete theory of disease, proposing that a weak body attracts germs.
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APA

terrain theory. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/terrain%20theory

MLA

“terrain theory.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/terrain%20theory. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “terrain theory,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/terrain%20theory.

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