epidemiology

English

/ˈɛp.ɪ.diːm.iː.ɒl.ə.dʒi/, /ˌɛp.ɪˌdi.miˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

noun
Definitions
  • (sciences) The branch of science dealing with the spread and control of diseases, viruses, concepts etc. throughout populations or systems.
  • (sciences) The epidemiological body of knowledge about a particular thing.

Etymology

Affix from Latin epidemia.

Origin

Latin

epidemia

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