What is the definition of Etiology?

The study of causation, or origination. The word is commonly used in the medical professions, where it may refer to the study of why things occur, or the reason behind why things act a certain way. For example, the etiology of low back pain is a complex subject, with multiple contributing factors...

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  • causation
  • Etiology
  • origination

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