Simple Definition of epidemiology

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epidemiology

noun

medical : the study of how disease spreads and can be controlled

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“Epidemiology.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/epidemiology. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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