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Definition of Aetiology
1. Noun. The cause of a disease.
Exact synonyms: Etiology
Generic synonyms: Cause
Derivative terms: Aetiologic, Aetiological, Aetiologist, Etiologic, Etiological, Etiologist
Generic synonyms: Cause
Derivative terms: Aetiologic, Aetiological, Aetiologist, Etiologic, Etiological, Etiologist
2. Noun. The philosophical study of causation.
Exact synonyms: Etiology
Generic synonyms: Philosophy
Derivative terms: Aetiologic, Aetiological, Etiologic, Etiological
Generic synonyms: Philosophy
Derivative terms: Aetiologic, Aetiological, Etiologic, Etiological
Definition of Aetiology
1. Noun. The establishment of a cause, origin, or reason for something. ¹
2. Noun. The study of causes or causation. ¹
3. Noun. (medicine) The study or investigation of the causes of disease; a scientific explanation for the origin of a disease. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Aetiology
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Medical Definition of Aetiology
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