etiology

• 指疾病的原因或病因学，也指对因果关系的哲学研究。

A noun referring to the cause or origin of a disease, or the philosophical study of causation.

1. Cause of a diseaseC1formalmedical

   The study or investigation of the cause or origin of a disease or medical condition.

   病因

   • The etiology of the outbreak is still unknown.
   • Researchers are studying the etiology of autoimmune disorders.
   • Understanding the etiology of cancer is crucial for developing treatments.

   同义词causeoriginpathogenesissource

2. Philosophical study of causationC2formal

   The branch of philosophy that examines the origins and causes of things, including events and phenomena.

   因果性的哲学研究

   • The philosopher's work focused on the etiology of moral beliefs.
   • Etiology in metaphysics explores why events occur.
   • The book discusses the etiology of social customs and traditions.