The study of the cause of disease is called:

A) diagnosis.
B) etiology.
C) prognosis.
D) diagnostician.


B
Explanation:
A) Diagnosis means a determination of a disease.
B) Correct.
C) A prognosis is a prediction of a course of disease.
D) This is a specialist.

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