aetiogenic
|ae-ti-o-gen-ic|
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/ˌiːtiəˈdʒɛnɪk/
cause of disease
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aetiogenic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aitiogenēs,' where 'aitia' meant 'cause' and 'genēs' meant 'born of.'
Historical Evolution
'aitiogenēs' transformed into the English word 'aetiogenic' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'born of a cause,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the cause of a disease.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the cause or origin of a disease.
The aetiogenic factors of the illness were thoroughly investigated.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 18:51