etiological agents
[/ˌiːtiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈeɪdʒənts/]
nounpl: etiological agents
agentes etiológicos
1. Microorganisms, toxins, or other factors that cause or initiate disease or pathological conditions
Bacteria, viruses, and fungi are common etiological agents of infectious diseases.
Bactérias, vírus e fungos são agentes etiológicos comuns de doenças infecciosas.
2. In epidemiology and medicine, the causative factors responsible for the origin or development of a disease
Identifying etiological agents is crucial for developing appropriate treatment strategies.
Identificar os agentes etiológicos é crucial para desenvolver estratégias de tratamento apropriadas.
This is formal medical and scientific terminology used in healthcare, research, and educational settings in both Brazil and the United States. It is essential vocabulary in epidemiology, microbiology, and clinical medicine. The term reflects the importance of understanding disease causation in modern medicine.
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