: of, relating to, marked by, or resulting from idiosyncrasy
an idiosyncratic response to a drug
an idiosyncratic disease

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“Idiosyncratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/idiosyncratic. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.

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