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etiology

noun

/ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

Meaning

the cause or origin of a disease or condition

Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.

cause, origin, source, root, reason

result, consequence

etiology of disease, viral etiology, unknown etiology, medical etiology

a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong

the latest time or date by which something should be completed

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.

a person who supervises work or workers; a manager

a city that serves as the seat of government; also wealth in the form of money or assets