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The findings of this study indicate a link between bipolar disorder and altered metabolite levels, supporting the notion that circulating metabolites play an important etiological role in bipolar disease and other psychiatric disorders.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2024

Once general risk has been assessed, etiological factors can be more accurately evaluated in determining the part they play in a diagnosis.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024

He noted that the "German cockroach, a pernicious household pest, plays an important etiological role in allergic disease and asthma. It also serves as a mechanical vector of pathogens, including antibiotic-resistant microbes."

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2022

He had until recently occupied a leading public position, and the onerous duties that devolved on him in connection with this, evidently stood in direct etiological relation to his trouble.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.

However desirable a truly etiological classification might appear to be, it is doubtful whether such could satisfactorily be made.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various