epidemiology
Pronunciation: ep′i-dē′mē-ol′ŏ-jē
Definition: The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to control of health problems.
[G. epidēmios, epidemic, + logos, study]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.

