aetiologue

/ˌætɪˈɒlədʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A writer or compiler of etiological accounts.

“The aetiologue of the ancient mythological texts meticulously researched the origins of the stories.”

2. noun

A person who investigates the causes of diseases or disorders.

“The aetiologue studied the medical records to identify the underlying causes of the outbreak.”

Synonyms

  • disease analyst
  • etiological investigator

Antonyms

  • disease observer
  • symptomatic describer