etio-

English

Alternative forms

• aetio- (digraph, especially UK)

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-

1. (biology, medicine) cause; causes; causation.

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with etio-