epidemiological
//ˌɛp.ɪˌdiː.mi.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl//
Adjective
epidemiologicalCanonical form
1
Relating to the branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health.
The epidemiological study revealed the spread pattern of the disease.
2
Relating to the study of patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
The epidemiological data helped researchers understand how the disease spread through the community.