enzootic

American

[en-zoh-ot-ik] / ˌɛn zoʊˈɒt ɪk /

adjective

Veterinary Medicine.

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

noun

an enzootic disease.

enzootic British

/ ˌɛnzəʊˈɒtɪk /

adjective

(of diseases) affecting animals within a limited region

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noun

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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That’s contrasted with enzootic outbreaks, which affect only a portion of an animal population.

From Scientific American

There's even a name for it, the "enzootic cycle."

From Seattle Times

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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