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etiology

/ˌiːtɪˈɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does etiology mean?

noun

The study of the causes or origins of a disease or condition. The branch of medicine that deals with the causes and origins of diseases.

Example

"The doctor specialized in the etiology of cancer, seeking to understand its underlying causes."

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