etiology

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/ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒi/

noun
The cause, set of causes, or manner of causation of a disease or condition

etiology in a sentence

  • “The etiology of the disease remains unknown.”
  • “The etiology of the disease remained unknown for decades.”
  • “In social terms, regardless of its etiology , memory loss may be a way of coping with harsh reality.”
  • “The etiology of the disease remains unknown.”

What does “etiology” mean?

etiology (noun) means the cause, set of causes, or manner of causation of a disease or condition. It is pronounced /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒi/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "etiology" mean?
etiology (noun) means: The cause, set of causes, or manner of causation of a disease or condition
How do you pronounce "etiology"?
"etiology" is pronounced /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒi/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "etiology" in a sentence?
Here is "etiology" used in a sentence: The etiology of the disease remains unknown.

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