aetiology
What is the opposite of aetiology? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Noun — The study of the causes of a disease, or the cause of a particular disease or case of one.
We haven't recorded synonyms for aetiology yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use aetiology
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
aetiology of the disease
unknown aetiology
aetiology and treatment
It is a formal, mostly medical or academic word.
Etymology
The word was borrowed from Latin aetiologia. It can also be analysed as aetio- combined with -logy.
Full origin of aetiology →Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce aetiology?
In British English it is pronounced roughly ee-tee-OL-uh-jee, with the stress on the third syllable.
Is aetiology the same as etiology?
Yes. Etiology is the spelling used in the US and Canada, while aetiology is the British spelling.
Is aetiology the same as etymology?
No. Aetiology is about causes, especially of disease, while etymology is about the origin and history of words.
