epidemiology

 
Pronunciation: /ˌɛpɪdiːmɪˈɒlədʒi/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health.

Derivatives

epidemiologic

Pronunciation: /-mɪəˈlɒdʒɪk/
adjective

epidemiological

Pronunciation: /-mɪəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective

epidemiologist

noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek epidēmia 'prevalence of disease' + -logy