etiology
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- noun
- /ˌiːtiˈɑːlədʒi/
- Specialized
:
etiología
- Although a broad range of infectious agents was identified, the etiology of most cases remains unknown.
- unknown etiology
- etiology of disease
- probable etiology
Examples
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Discuss the rate of confirmed or probable etiology of encephalitis in the current study.
Academic text (2015) -
His research focuses on the epidemiology and etiology of respiratory viruses.
Academic text (2012) -
Since then, no one has identified an etiology of hearing loss in patients with SS.
Academic text (1996) -
However, there have been virtually no attempts to explore the etiology of American Indian homicide.
Academic text (1991) -
We then undertake our own research into its nature and etiology and into alternative organic medicines and treatments.
Academic text (1994) -
We discuss the pathophysiology, likely etiology, and recommendations for management of these complications.
Academic text (1999) -
Ten percent of patients died; the highest mortality rate was among patients for whom etiology was classified as possible/unknown.
Academic text (2015) -
Although there is disagreement regarding the etiology of the disorder, there is agreement about the onset.
Academic text (1993) -
The conflicting results have great relevance to the etiology of PMS and therapeutic interventions aimed at PMS.
Academic text (1992) -
Researchers are investigating the etiology of Alzheimer’s disease to better understand its progression.
Synonyms
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The study of diseases and a disease or other body problem
The cause of a disease or medical condition
Surface Forms
Morphology
etiology = etio + logy
Built from the combining form etio- and -logy, but these elements are not transparent to an average B1 learner.
Etymology
The word etiology comes from the Greek aitia 'cause' and the part -logy 'study', the same -logy in biology. So etiology means the study of what causes illnesses, which is why doctors and researchers use the word in medicine.