etiology

Day 7Level 3

ee-tee-OL-uh-jee

study of causes

study of causes of diseases

Part of Speech: noun

Example Sentence:

Influenza is a viral disease whose etiology is influenced by influenza virus spread by the infected people.

Related Words

extremely eager

uh-GOG

extremely eager; excited

doubtful

aam-BIHG-yoo-uhs

having multiple or doubtful meaning

passion

AHR-duhr

intense and passionate feeling ; enthusiasm

admit

uh-VOU

to declare openly; admit

fawn

BLAND-ish

to coax with flattery

insipidity

BLAND-nuhs

insipidity, dullness