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etiology
We have found lemma(root) word of etiology : aetiology.
Definitions
[ˌiːtɪˈɒlədʒi], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the cause, set of causes, or manner of causation of a disease or condition
(e.g: the importance of sunlight in the aetiology of melanoma)
- the investigation or attribution of the cause or reason for something, often expressed in terms of historical or mythical explanation
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Origin
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mid 16th century: via medieval Latin from Greek aitiologia, from aitia ‘a cause’ + -logia (see -logy)
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