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English
Etymology
From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Ancient Greek roots; more at aetiology § Etymology.
Pronunciation
IPA(key): /ˈiːtioʊ-, ˈɛtioʊ-/
Prefix
etio-
- (biology, medicine) cause; causes; causation.
Derived terms