Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
etiologist
Noun
ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒɪst
Definition
A specialist who studies the causes of diseases.
Examples
- An etiologist is essential in understanding infectious diseases.
- Many etiologists are involved in research to identify the triggers of chronic illnesses.
- As an etiologist, she presented her findings on the causes of diabetes at the conference.
Meaning
An etiologist analyzes various diseases to determine their origins or causes, often contributing to the fields of medicine and public health.
Synonyms
- Causalist
- Pathologist
- Medical researcher
