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enzootic

American  
[en-zoh-ot-ik] / ˌɛn zoʊˈɒt ɪk /

adjective

Veterinary Medicine.

  1. (of diseases) prevailing among or afflicting animals in a particular locality.

noun

  1. an enzootic disease.

enzootic British  
/ ˌɛnzəʊˈɒtɪk /

adjective

  1. (of diseases) affecting animals within a limited region

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noun

  1. an enzootic disease

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Other Word Forms

  • enzootically adverb

Etymology

Origin of enzootic

1875–80; en- 2 + zo- + -otic, modeled on epizootic

Example Sentences

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If the condition appears enzootic in the district, remove the animal to another location when possible.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

An infectious type of coronary inflammation occurs in some localities during the winter months, wherein the condition is enzootic.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

This generally appears in an enzootic or epizootic form and affects a considerable number in the herd.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

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