epidemiological
adjective/ˌɛpɪˌdimiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #14,725 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the branch of medicine that deals with the spread and control of diseases in populations.
Example sentence
The researchers conducted epidemiological studies to trace the origin of the outbreak.
Synonyms & related words
- medical
- statistical
- public-health
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