nounfemininepl: etiologies
etiologia
1. the cause or origin of a disease or condition
The etiology of diabetes involves both genetic and environmental factors.
A etiologia do diabetes envolve fatores genéticos e ambientais.
2. the branch of medicine or science that investigates the causes of diseases
Etiology is a fundamental field in medical research.
A etiologia é um campo fundamental na pesquisa médica.
3. in general usage: the origin or cause of something
The etiology of social problems is complex and multifaceted.
A etiologia dos problemas sociais é complexa e multifacetada.
Etiology is primarily a technical term used in medical, scientific, and academic contexts in both Brazilian and American English. It is formalized academic vocabulary with the same meaning and usage across both cultures. The term appears frequently in medical records, research papers, and clinical discussions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to determine the etiology of something - descobrir a etiologia de algo
unknown etiology - etiologia desconhecida
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