| Each of these patients had diseases known to predispose to heterotopic calcification including scleroderma, acromegaly, and diabetes mellitus. |
| Much effort must be given to reducing the risk factors that predispose to major atheromatous arterial disease. |
| Improper form can increase the stress on the musculoskeletal system and predispose the player to injury. |
| Alterations in fluid balance may predispose some pregnant women to develop carpal tunnel syndrome. |
| In addition, childhood behaviors like repetitive hand-to-mouth activity and pica predispose the child to ingestion. |
| The overconsumption of sugar and refined carbohydrates during childhood may set up chemical imbalances that predispose to short-sightedness. |
