word
Medical
aetiology
ee-tee-OL-uh-jee
ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒiListen
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Syllable breakdown
aetiology
Dictionary meaning
The cause or set of causes of a disease or condition.
Examples
- The aetiology of the patient's symptoms remained unclear after initial tests.
American: etiology; British: aetiology.
Common mispronunciations
EE-tee-oh-loh-jeeee-tee-OL-oh-jee
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