HealthJuly 16, 2026
etiology
/ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒi/
Definition
The set of causes, origins, or factors that contribute to the development of a specific disease or medical condition.
Etymology
The word stems from the Greek 'aitia,' meaning 'cause,' and 'logia,' meaning 'study of.' It entered English to describe the philosophical or scientific investigation of causes.
In the news
In this article, etiology is used to describe the underlying biological and neurological causes of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Understanding these origins is presented as a crucial step for healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes.
Definium Therapeutics Launches Wired for Worry, a Health Care Provider Initiative to Advance the Understanding of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Patient Impact and Neurobiology
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