| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
etiology (ˌiːtɪˈɒlədʒɪ) ![]() | |
| —n , pl -gies | |
| a variant spelling of aetiology | |
| etiological | |
| —adj | |
| etio'logically | |
| —adv | |
| eti'ologist | |
| —n | |
etiology e·ti·ol·o·gy or ae·ti·ol·o·gy (ē'tē-ŏl'ə-jē)
n.
The science and study of the causes or origins of disease.
The cause or origin of a disease or disorder as determined by medical diagnosis.
| etiology (ē'tē-ŏl'ə-jē) Pronunciation Key
The cause or origin of a disease, condition, or constellation of symptoms or signs, as determined by medical diagnosis or research. |