aetiology
/ˌitiˈɑlədʒi/
noun
- The cause or origin of a disease or medical condition.
- The aetiology of the patient's symptoms remained unknown after several tests.
- Doctors are still investigating the aetiology of the new virus.
- Understanding the aetiology of cancer helps in developing better treatments.
- The study of the causes or origins of things, especially in medicine or philosophy.
- The course on aetiology covered how ancient cultures explained natural disasters.
- The textbook provided a thorough introduction to the aetiology of mental health disorders.
- Her research in aetiology focused on why certain diseases are more common in some regions.
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