etio-

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Etymology

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From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Ancient Greek roots; more at aetiology § Etymology.

Pronunciation

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IPA(key): /ˈiːtioʊ-, ˈɛtioʊ-/

Prefix

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etio-

  1. (biology, medicine) cause; causes; causation.

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