necessary cause
Definition: an etiologic factor without which a result in question will not occur; the occurrence of the result is proof that the factor is operating.
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
Definition: an etiologic factor without which a result in question will not occur; the occurrence of the result is proof that the factor is operating.
Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.