Etiology

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Genetic

Diseases passed down through genetics

Types of Etiology

Genetic, Acquired, Multifactorial, Idiopathic, Iatrogenic

Etiology

description and identification of the cause of the disease

iatrogenic

any illness or symptom resulting from a medical intervention, treatment, procedure, error, etc. AKA "brought forth by a physician"

multifactorial

most cancers; etiologies include genetic, environmental, and infectious factors; involving nutrition therapy. Examples include: atherosclerosis, osteoporosis, and diabetes mellitus

Acquired

originates from exposure to environmental agents; infectious disease is classified as an acquired disease

idiopathic

unknown origin


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