etiologist
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A doctor who studies what causes diseases
- noun
- /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒɪst/
- Specialized
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etiologista
- As an etiologist, Dr. Lee specializes in researching the causes of autoimmune disorders.
Examples
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Hospitals often consult an etiologist when facing unexplained outbreaks of illness.
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The etiologist presented his findings on the origins of the rare disease at the conference.
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An etiologist studies diseases.
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The etiologist explained the disease's origins during the conference.
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As an etiologist, Dr. Lee specializes in researching the causes of autoimmune disorders.
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Hospitals often consult an etiologist when facing unexplained outbreaks of illness.
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The etiologist presented his findings on the origins of the rare disease at the conference.
Surface Forms
etiologist singular
etiologists plural
Morphology
Etymology
Etiologist comes from the parts etio- meaning 'cause' and -logist meaning 'one who studies', as in biologist. So an etiologist is a doctor or scientist who finds the 'cause' or origin of diseases.
