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Aetiology Definition & Meaning

aetiology
noun
  1. the cause of a disease
  2. the philosophical study of causation

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Frequently asked questions

What does aetiology mean?
the cause of a disease the philosophical study of causation
What part of speech is aetiology?
Aetiology is a noun.
How many definitions does aetiology have?
Aetiology has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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