predispose

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"Exosomes are used to communicate with and activate surrounding cells, and we have now identified a defect in both the production and the quality of exosomes in cells that we know are predisposed to Alzheimer's."

From Science Daily

He added that a lack of sleep can also activate inflammation which can predispose people to a variety of health conditions as well.

From Salon

These changes appear to predispose to a failure in resolution of pain caused by a subsequent inflammation.

From Science Daily

"These variations may predispose certain individuals to have genetic conditions, like autism and other neurological disorders."

From Science Daily

What did I miss about my fellow Americans that they were predisposed to accept an authoritarian, even if they don't understand the academic definition?

From Salon