etiologic

• Adjectif relatif à la cause ou à l'origine d'une maladie ou d'un état ; en usage médical moderne, largement remplacé par 'étiologique'.

An adjective relating to the cause or origin of a disease or condition; now largely replaced by 'etiological' in modern medical usage.

1. Relating to causationC2formal

   Pertaining to the philosophical study of causes or origins.

   étiologique (au sens de causal)

   • The philosopher presented an etiologic argument for the origin of morality.
   • Etiologic theories explore why events occur rather than just describing them.
   • His research focused on the etiologic factors behind social change.

   Synonymescausalcausative

2. Relating to disease originC2formalmedical

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

   relatif à l'origine d'une maladie

   • The etiologic agent of the infection was identified as a bacterium.
   • Doctors studied the etiologic factors contributing to the outbreak.
   • Understanding the etiologic mechanism is crucial for developing treatments.

   Synonymescausalcausative