idiopathy

n.; pl. Idiopathies [ Gr. &unr_;; 'i`dios proper, peculiar + &unr_;, &unr_;, to suffer: cf. F. idiopathie. ] 1. A peculiar, or individual, characteristic or affection. [ 1913 Webster ]

All men are so full of their own fancies and idiopathies, that they scarce have the civility to interchange any words with a stranger. Dr. H. More. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Med.) A morbid state or condition not preceded or occasioned by any other disease; a primary disease. [ 1913 Webster ]