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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 thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.

the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time

close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal

a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal

The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.

12 o'clock in the daytime; midday