Epidemiology
/ˌɛpəˌdɛmiˈɑlədʒi/
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Definition
(noun) The branch of science dealing with the spread and control of diseases, viruses, concepts etc. throughout populations or systems.
Sentence Examples
She decided to study epidemiology, in the hopes of preventing a zombie apocalypse!
CEFR Practice Quiz
The study of ____ helps scientists understand how diseases spread in populations.