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aetiology, etiology 1. the study of the causes of diseases 2. the cause of a disease How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As reviewed in the introduction, building dampness, allergens, and respiratory irritants have been associated with cough, wheeze, and increased asthma symptoms and may be etiologically related to the development of asthma in children. The discovery that human papillomaviruses (HPV) are etiologically linked with cervical cancer has led to efforts to apply this knowledge to improve cervical cancer screening and to potentially prevent cervical cancer through vaccination. The Pathways Model holds that three etiologically distinct subgroups of problem gamblers can be identified: behaviourally conditioned; emotionally conditioned; and the antisocial impulsivist. |
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