aetiology

American  

[ee-tee-ol-uh-jee] / ˌi tiˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

plural

aetiologies

1. etiology.

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aetiology British  

/ ˌiːtɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the philosophy or study of causation

2. the study of the causes of diseases

3. the cause of a disease

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Other Word Forms

• aetiologic adjective
• aetiological adjective
• aetiologically adverb
• aetiologist noun

Etymology

Origin of aetiology

C16: from Late Latin aetologia , from Greek aitiologia , from aitia cause

Example Sentences

Our data underscore the heterogeneous, complex nature of disease subgroups and the utility of continued efforts to divulge the full spectrum of molecular mechanisms underlying MB aetiology.

From Nature • Jul. 18, 2017

Much research has focused on the ability of such assemblies to propagate and spread in experimental models, with considerable potential implications for the aetiology, prevention and treatment of these diseases.

From Nature • Nov. 8, 2016

Epidemiology, when partnered with bioinformatics, genetics and epigenetic exploration, is poised to dramatically accelerate our understanding of the aetiology of kidney cancer.

From Nature • Sep. 13, 2016

Naturally, basic research into the aetiology of disease and the biology that underpins diseases with pandemic potential must be strongly supported by governments, industry and foundations.

From Nature • May 2, 2016

Let us get at once to the practical part—the therapeutics of the case, omitting its aetiology: You're going to take the young lady to Italy.

From The Woman Who Did by Allen, Grant