paletiology
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The paletiological studies of influenza have revealed several potential causes for the recurrence of the disease.
Definition:Research or investigations that seek to identify the causes and origins of diseases.
From etiological studies
Example:Understanding pathogenesis is fundamental to paletiological research in immunology.
Definition:The process of disease development, often studied in paletiology.
From pathogenesis
Example:Etiological factors such as genetics and environmental toxins are critical to the development of lung cancer.
Definition:The causes or origins that lead to the development of a disease, as studied in paletiology.
From etiological factors
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