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aetiology
[ee-tee-ol-uh-jee]
aetiology
/ ˌːɪˈɒəɪ /
noun
the philosophy or study of causation
the study of the causes of diseases
the cause of a disease
Other 51Թ Forms
- aetiologic adjective
- aetiological adjective
- aetiologically adverb
- aetiologist noun
- ˌپˈDZDz noun
51Թ 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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