1. In a manner relating to or based on the cause or origin of something, especially a disease or condition.
Usage: Primarily used in medical, scientific, and academic contexts.

Examples

• The doctor explained etiologically why the patient developed diabetes.
• Etiologically, the infection stems from poor hygiene practices.
• The researchers approached the problem etiologically, tracing it back to its root cause.
• Etiologically speaking, stress and genetics both contribute to the disorder.
• The disease was etiologically linked to environmental toxins.
• She analyzed the crisis etiologically to understand its underlying factors.