endemic
adjective
natural to or characteristic of a specific people or place; native; indigenous.
endemicity
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a word derived from
endemic.
Example Sentences
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The authors say a longitudinal study in children and adults indigenous to regions of high and low malaria endemicity would provide more insightful information.
From Science Daily ● May 2, 2024
"Someone once told me the definition of endemicity is that life just gets a bit worse," he added.
From Reuters ● Aug. 1, 2022
The challenge is managing the transition to endemicity well, in ways that keep people safe, keep society open, and protect the most vulnerable.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2022
Some experts believe it is most prudent to plan for a lengthy continuing bout with covid, whether that means an epidemic or a less threatening move to endemicity.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 2, 2021
As health experts have warned before, the end-game of the pandemic is likely endemicity — meaning that the coronavirus will ultimately be like the common cold or flu.
From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2021
