enzootic
(of diseases) prevailing among or afflicting animals in a particular locality.: Compare endemic.
an enzootic disease.
Origin of enzootic
1Other words from enzootic
- en·zo·ot·i·cal·ly, adverb
Words Nearby enzootic
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How to use enzootic in a sentence
An infectious type of coronary inflammation occurs in some localities during the winter months, wherein the condition is enzootic.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor LacroixIf the condition appears enzootic in the district, remove the animal to another location when possible.
Special Report on Diseases of Cattle | U.S. Department of AgricultureThis generally appears in an enzootic or epizootic form and affects a considerable number in the herd.
Special Report on Diseases of Cattle | U.S. Department of Agriculture
British Dictionary definitions for enzootic
/ (ˌɛnzəʊˈɒtɪk) /
(of diseases) affecting animals within a limited region
an enzootic disease
Origin of enzootic
1- Compare epizootic
Derived forms of enzootic
- enzootically, adverb
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