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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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Rhymes with etiology

Etymologically related