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Medical Definition of Etio-
1. 1. Prefix used with (for example) cholane to indicate replacement of the C-17 side chain by H; thus, etiocholane is the 5b isomer of androstane. 2. Combining form meaning cause. Origin: G. Aitia, cause (05 Mar 2000)
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1. 1. Prefix used with (for example) cholane to indicate replacement of the C-17 side chain by H; thus, etiocholane is the 5b isomer of androstane. 2. Combining form meaning cause. Origin: G. Aitia, cause (05 Mar 2000)