The word "etiology" refers to the study or explanation of the cause or origin of a disease, condition, or phenomenon. It is all about understanding why something happens and what factors contribute to it. Full definition
Being a conventional medicine doctor, back in medical school, we were taught that genetics play a major role in etiology of diabetes mellitus. (drjockers.com)
The current study addressed these gaps and provides a developmental extension of prior work to clarify the role of internalizing symptoms in etiology of adolescent SU. (link.springer.com)
Conducting research on etiology, prevention, early detection, consequences of treatment, and health services, economics and policy. (bccrc.ca)