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noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction
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eth·​ics | \ ˈeth-iks How to pronounce ethics (audio) \

Medical Definition of ethics

: the principles of conduct governing an individual or a group medical ethics

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“Ethics.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/ethics. Accessed 24 Jun. 2022.

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