etiology
/ˌitiˈɑlədʒi/
noun
- The cause or origin of a disease or medical condition.
- The etiology of the patient's symptoms was traced to a bacterial infection.
- Doctors are still studying the etiology of the new illness.
- Understanding the etiology of cancer helps researchers develop better treatments.
- The study of the causes or origins of things, especially diseases.
- She took a course on the etiology of infectious diseases.
- Etiology is an important field in medical research.
- The textbook covers the etiology of many common health problems.
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