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Word: Aetiology
Speech Type: Noun
mid 16th century: via medieval Latin from Greek aitiologia, from aitia ‘a cause’ + -logia (see -logy)
ˌiːtɪˈɒlədʒi
the cause, set of causes, or manner of causation of a disease or condition
Short Definition:causes of disease or condition
Examples:- the importance of sunlight in the aetiology of melanoma
- a group of distinct diseases with different aetiologies
the investigation or attribution of the cause or reason for something, often expressed in terms of historical or mythical explanation.
Short Definition:investigation or attribution of cause or reason for something
- etiology
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