What's the difference between aetiology and aitiology?
Aetiology
Definition:
(n.) The science, doctrine, or demonstration of causes; esp., the investigation of the causes of any disease; the science of the origin and development of things.
(n.) The assignment of a cause.
Example Sentences:
(1) The data indicate that ebselen is likely to be useful in the therapy of inflammatory conditions in which reactive oxygen species, such as peroxides, play an aetiological role.
(2) The aetiological factors concerned in the production of paraumbilical and epigastric hernias have been reviewed along structural--functional lines.
(3) In the aetiology the Periodontitis apicalis and wounds after tooth extractions are in the highest position.
(4) While much research has examined the aetiology and treatment of asthma, little work has been done on its social impact.
(5) A traumatic factor in the aetiology of the AVM was also discussed, since the patient had had two preceding episodes of traffic accidents with cranial and lumbar injury.
(6) A viral aetiology for this group of diseases remains an attractive but unsubstantiated hypothesis.
(7) The rationale for using the high-risk-group research design in the search for the aetiology of schizophrenia is described.
(8) Thirty patients were evaluated in a blind fashion to study the effect of oral propranolol on portal hypertension of varied aetiology.
(9) It appears that irrespective of the elucidation of the nature of the putative aetiological factor (presumed to be viral) in MS, the arrest and reversal of T cell-related events within the CNS in this devastating condition represent feasible goals and should remain a major target for some time to come.
(10) However, occupational hazards, toxic and iatrogenic drug-induced aetiologies should not be overlooked.
(11) These results, together with the gradual onset of symptoms which worsened after each pregnancy, suggest a possible autoimmune aetiology of her pituitary ACTH and Prl deficiencies.
(12) No common aetiological factor could be found, although four of these patients did have a mild or moderatley active superficial chronic gastritis.
(13) These studies demonstrated an association of HIV virus with cytopathic and immunopathogenic reactions in lymphatic organs of AIDS patients, and are consistent with previous results, as well as indicative of a primary aetiologic role for the virus.
(14) The aetiology remains at present uncertain and therefore rational therapeutic strategies are difficult to plan.
(15) It is important that the aetiology of the hypercalcaemia be established, as it can reflect serious disease.
(16) Recent theoretical developments in health psychology and allied disciplines on coping behaviour and social support should be integrated into biomedical models of the aetiology, pathogenesis and clinical course of malignant neoplasia.
(17) The syndrome of ovarian hyperstimulation is an exceptional aetiology of pleural effusion.
(18) Parental consanguinity suggests that an autosomal recessive mutation is the likely aetiology.
(20) Frequency, clinical aspects, histology and aetiology of the above described disorders of placentation are discussed.
Aitiology
Definition:
(n.) See Aetiology.
Example Sentences:
(1) The aitiology of this condition has not been elucidated but the histological appearances and site of involvement suggest an immunological reaction to material absorbed from the bowel.