Definition of Epidemiology

1. Noun. The branch of medical science dealing with the transmission and control of disease.

Generic synonyms: Medical Specialty, Medicine
Examples of category: Index Case, Prevalence
Derivative terms: Epidemiologic, Epidemiological, Epidemiologist

Definition of Epidemiology

1. n. That branch of science which treats of epidemics.

Definition of Epidemiology

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Medical Definition of Epidemiology

1. The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states and events in populations and the control of health problems, the study of epidemic disease. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Epidemiology

epidemiologic
epidemiological
epidemiological
epidemiological distribution
epidemiological genetics
epidemiologic factors
epidemiologic measurements
epidemiologic research design
epidemiologic studies
epidemiologic study characteristics
epidemiologies
epidemiologist
epidemiologist
epidemiologists
epidemiology (current term)
epidemiology (current term)
epidemy
epidendron
Epidendrum
epidendrums
Epidendrum tampense
Epidendrum venosum
epiderm
epiderm
epiderma
epidermal
epidermal
epidermalization
epidermal cell
epidermal cell

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