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etiologic

Prononciation : [ˌiːtiəˈlɒdʒɪk]

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Contexte : « health and science »

(adjective) related to the cause of a disease or health condition. When we talk about something being etiologic, we are looking for what makes someone sick or what leads to a health issue, like a germ or a behavior.

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The researchers found an etiologic link between the virus and the disease.

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There was no etiologic explanation for why she felt sick; the doctors were puzzled.

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What etiologic factors might contribute to this illness?

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