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Aetiological

Definition:

Aetiological, also spelled etiological, refers to something related to the study or investigation of causes or origins. It is commonly used in the fields of medicine, biology, and anthropology to explain the underlying causes or origins of diseases, symptoms, or phenomena.

Parts of Speech:

• Adjective: aetiological
• Noun: aetiology
• Adverb: aetiologically

Senses:

1. Adjective - pertaining to the study of causes or origins

Example sentence: The doctors conducted an aetiological investigation to determine the cause of the patient's chronic fatigue.

2. Noun - the study of causes or origins

Example sentence: Medical students spend years studying aetiology to understand the root causes of diseases.

3. Adverb - in relation to the study of causes or origins

Example sentence: The scientist presented her findings aetiologically, explaining the various factors that contributed to the experiment's outcome.

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