aetiotropically
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/ˌiːtiəˈtrɒpɪkli/
(aetiotropic)
disease course alteration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aetiotropically' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aitiotropikos,' where 'aitia' meant 'cause' and 'tropos' meant 'turn.'
Historical Evolution
'aitiotropikos' transformed into the English word 'aetiotropic,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aetiotropically.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'turning towards a cause,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'directed towards the cause of a disease or condition.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is directed towards the cause of a disease or condition.
The treatment was applied aetiotropically to address the root cause of the infection.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 21:06