Epidemiology
- Pronunciation
- /ep-i-dem-i-OL-oh-jee/
- Category
- Epidemiology
- Singular
- Epidemiology
- Plural
- Epidemiologies
Definition
The study of the distribution and determinants of disease in populations.
Etymology
From Greek 'epidemos', meaning 'among the people', and 'logos', meaning 'study'.
Example
Epidemiologists investigate outbreaks of infectious diseases to identify patterns and risk factors.
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Usage Notes
Epidemiology is a multidisciplinary field that draws on principles from biology, statistics, and social sciences.