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epidemiology.

The branch of science dealing with the spread and control of diseases, viruses, concepts etc. throughout populations or systems.

12 characters6 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌɛpɪdiːmiˈɒləd͡ʒi/UK/ˌɛpɪˌdimiˈɑləd͡ʒi/US/ˌɛpɪˌdɛm-/US
  1. The branch of science dealing with the spread and control of diseases, viruses, concepts etc. throughout populations or systems.

    uncountable · usually
  2. The epidemiological body of knowledge about a particular thing.

    uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From Late Latin epidemia + -logy. See epidemic for more.

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