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Etiological: meaning, definitions and examples

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etiological

 

[ ˌiːtiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical context

The term 'etiological' relates to the study of causes or origins, particularly pertaining to diseases or medical conditions. In medical research, etiological studies aim to identify the factors that contribute to the development of a disease. Understanding the etiological factors can aid in prevention and treatment strategies. It is crucial for public health efforts to target these causes effectively.

Synonyms

causal, causative, originating

Examples of usage

  • The etiological agent of the infection was identified as a virus.
  • An etiological study revealed that genetic factors played a significant role in the disease.
  • Researchers published an etiological report on the rising cases of diabetes.
  • The conference focused on the etiological aspects of various cancers.

Translations

Translations of the word "etiological" in other languages:

🇵🇹 etiológico

🇮🇳 कारण संबंधी

🇩🇪 ätiologisch

🇮🇩 etiologis

🇺🇦 етіологічний

🇵🇱 etiologiczny

🇯🇵 病因学的な

🇫🇷 étiologique

🇪🇸 etiológico

🇹🇷 etiolojik

🇰🇷 원인론적

🇸🇦 سببي

🇨🇿 etiologický

🇸🇰 etiologický

🇨🇳 病因学的

🇸🇮 etiološki

🇮🇸 etiologískur

🇰🇿 этиологиялық

🇬🇪 ეთიოლოგიური

🇦🇿 etioloji

🇲🇽 etiológico

Etymology

The word 'etiological' originates from the Greek word 'aitia', meaning 'cause' or 'responsibility', combined with the suffix '-logical', which pertains to 'study' or 'science'. This term emerged in the early 20th century, particularly in medical and scientific discourse, to describe the investigation of the causes and origins of diseases. As the field of medicine evolved, the importance of understanding the underlying causes of health conditions became paramount, leading to the adoption and common use of 'etiology' and its related forms in academic and clinical settings. The concept continues to hold significant relevance within epidemiology and public health as researchers seek to mitigate disease through cause identification.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,145, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.