etiologic
Pronunciation: [ˌiːtiəˈlɒdʒɪk]
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Context: "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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