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[L. causa]

Something that brings about a particular condition, result, or effect.

antecedent c.An event or condition that predisposes to a disease or condition.

determining c.The final event or condition that brings about a disease or condition.

necessary and sufficient c.In logic, an antecedent condition that is wholly and solely capable of producing an effect.

predisposing c.Something that favors the development of a disease or condition.

proximate c.An event that immediately precedes another and is felt to be responsible for its occurrence.

remote c.An event or condition that is not immediate in its effect but predisposes to the development of a disease or condition.

ultimate c.The remote event or condition that initiated a train of events resulting in the development of a disease or condition.