Etiological
Etiological
Etiological (pronounced: ee-tee-uh-loj-i-kuhl) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe the cause or origin of a disease or condition. The term is derived from the Greek word "aitiologia" which means "giving a reason for" (aitia, "cause" + -logia).
Definition
Etiological refers to the study of causation or origination. In medicine, it is used to refer to the cause of diseases or health conditions. It is a fundamental concept in the field of epidemiology and is used to guide the investigation and prevention of diseases.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Pathogenesis: The biological mechanism that leads to a diseased state.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon.
- Prognosis: The likely course of a medical condition.
- Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of diseases.
Etymology
The term "etiological" is derived from the Greek word "aitiologia", which is a combination of "aitia" meaning "cause" and "-logia" meaning "study of". It was first used in the English language in the late 16th century.
Pronunciation
The term "etiological" is pronounced as ee-tee-uh-loj-i-kuhl.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Etiological
- Wikipedia's article - Etiological
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