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epidemiology|ɛpɪˌdiːmɪˈɒlədʒɪ| [f. Gr. ἐπιδήµιο-ς epidemic + -λογία discoursing (see -logy). Cf. Fr. épidémiologie.] That branch of medical science which treats of epidemics.
1873J. P. Parkin (title), Epidemiology, or the Remoter Causes of Epidemic Diseases. 1883Fortn. Rev. 1 Aug. 176 It is just here the student of epidemiology comes in with his ‘Distinguo’. |