etiology
Example Sentences
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There is no explanation for her illness, no etiology.
Being the journalist I am, from the beginning of this strange and bewildering acoustic saga, I wanted to determine the etiology of my hearing decline.
From Salon
Although its etiology is still unclear, previous studies have shown that bipolar disease is highly heritable.
From Science Daily
"This new approach looks at the neuronal differences contributing to the etiology of autism spectrum disorder."
From Science Daily
The program was led by trained instructors with expertise in cardiovascular disease etiology, treatment and prevention.
From Science Daily
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