etiology [Subheading]

Used with diseases for causative agents including microorganisms and includes environmental and social factors and personal habits as contributing factors. It includes pathogenesis.

Year introduced: 1966

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Tree Number(s): Y05

MeSH Unique ID: Q000209

Entry Terms:

• causes
• causality
• pathogenesis

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Subheadings Category
etiology
chemically induced
complications
secondary
congenital
embryology
genetics
immunology
microbiology
virology
parasitology
transmission