aetiologic

• Adjectif vieilli ou littéraire signifiant relatif à l'étude des causes ou de l'origine des choses, en particulier en médecine ou en philosophie.

An obsolete adjective relating to the study of causes or origins, particularly in medicine or philosophy.

1. Relating to causationC2formal

   Pertaining to the philosophical investigation of causes or origins.

   Relatif à la causalité

   • The philosopher presented an aetiologic argument for the origin of the universe.
   • Her research focused on the aetiologic principles behind social phenomena.
   • The debate centered on aetiologic questions of moral responsibility.

   Synonymesaetiologicalcausalcausativeetiologicetiological

2. Relating to disease originC2formalmedical

   Concerning the cause or origin of a disease or medical condition.

   étiologique (relatif à l'origine des maladies)

   • The study examined the aetiologic factors of the rare genetic disorder.
   • Doctors identified an aetiologic link between the virus and the outbreak.
   • Aetiologic research is crucial for developing effective treatments.

   Synonymescausalcausativeetiologicetiological