The phrase "predisposed individuals" refers to people who are more likely to have a certain condition or behavior because of their genetics or other factors. Full definition
CONCLUSIONS: Small amounts of supplementary iodine (250 microg) cause slight but significant changes in thyroid hormone function in predisposed individuals. (jeffreydachmd.com)
Coeliac disease or celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder of the small bowel that occurs in genetically predisposed individuals in all age groups after early infancy. (sciencedaily.com)
An average 10 % of all cancers are due to strong alterations in genes which predispose individuals to multiple cancers, often at young ages, and that can be inherited and passed on to their children. (lerner.ccf.org)