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Definition of epidemiology

epidemiology

/ˌɛpɪˌdiːmiˈɒlədʒi/
ep · i · de · mi · ol · o · gy
Adverb:epidemiologically
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Plural:epidemiologies
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Adjective:epidemiological
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• noun

1

The branch of medicine and public health that investigates the incidence, distribution, patterns, and determinants of diseases and other health-related conditions within specific populations, as well as the application of this study to control health problems.

Example

"Advances in modern epidemiology helped public health officials trace the outbreak to a contaminated water source."

2

The totality of the factors, patterns of spread, and demographic characteristics determining the frequency and distribution of a particular disease or medical condition.

Example

"Researchers are still studying the complex epidemiology of the virus across different climate zones."

• Rhymes for epidemiology

• Nearby Words

epicurus
epidemic
epidemiologist
epidemiology
epidendrum
epidermis
epidural

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from Ancient Greek elements: 'epi-' (upon), 'demos' (the people or district), and '-logia' (study of), literally meaning the study of what falls upon the population.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Epidemiology. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/epidemiology
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