aetiotropic
|ae-ti-o-trop-ic|
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/ˌiːtiəˈtrɒpɪk/
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/ˌiːtiəˈtrəʊpɪk/
disease course alteration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aetiotropic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aitiotropikos,' where 'aitia' meant 'cause' and 'tropos' meant 'turn.'
Historical Evolution
'aitiotropikos' transformed into the modern English word 'aetiotropic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'turning towards a cause,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to or causing a change in the course of a disease.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or causing a change in the course of a disease.
The aetiotropic treatment was effective in altering the disease progression.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 20:51