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aetiology
[ ee-tee-ol-uh-jee ]
aetiology
/ ˌiːtɪˈɒlədʒɪ /
noun
- the philosophy or study of causation
- the study of the causes of diseases
- the cause of a disease
Derived Forms
- ˌaetiˈologist, noun
Other Words From
- ae·ti·o·log·ic [ee-tee-, uh, -, loj, -ik], aeti·o·logi·cal adjective
- aeti·o·logi·cal·ly adverb
- aeti·olo·gist noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of aetiology1
Example Sentences
My research team at Redeemer’s University in Ede, Nigeria, focuses on detecting and characterizing pathogens, so that we can identify the aetiology of previously inexplicable fevers in west Africa.
Also, the community is encouraged to participate in research into the aetiology, prevention and treatment of past diseases as a guide to future responses.
Finally, by and large, these medications are best for tackling conditions with a common genetic aetiology.
The aetiology of the disease remains disputed, however; so, as three new books demonstrate, the proposed remedies differ wildly.
“A better understanding of its aetiology may turn out to be really important,” Buetowsays.
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