1. relating to or concerned with the causes or origins of a disease or condition
Usage: medical/scientific term; also spelled 'aetiologic' in British English
2. relating to etiology, the study of causes or origins
Usage: formal; broader philosophical or scientific use

Examples

• The etiologic factors in the outbreak were traced to contaminated water.
• Researchers investigated the etiologic basis of the rare genetic disorder.
• An etiologic approach to treatment focuses on addressing the root cause rather than symptoms.
• The etiologic agent of the infection was identified as a novel bacterium.
• Understanding the etiologic pathways helps doctors develop more effective therapies.
• The study examined etiologic differences between the two disease presentations.