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epizootic

American  
[ep-uh-zoh-ot-ik] / ˌɛp ə zoʊˈɒt ɪk /

adjective

  1. (of diseases) spreading quickly among animals.

noun

  1. an epizootic disease.

epizootic British  
/ ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk /

adjective

  1. (of a disease) suddenly and temporarily affecting a large number of animals over a large area

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noun

  1. an epizootic disease Compare enzootic

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epizootic Scientific  
/ ĕp′ĭ-zō-ŏt′ĭk /

  1. Relating to a rapidly spreading disease that affects a large number of animals at the same time within a particular area.

  1. An epizootic disease.

Other Word Forms

  • epizootically adverb

Etymology

Origin of epizootic

First recorded in 1740–50; epi- + zo(o)- + -otic

Example Sentences

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Kheraj noted that the epizootic lasted a few weeks in one city before moving to the next.

From Washington Post

Biggins suspects researchers initially underestimated the threat of plague because they were focusing on epizootic outbreaks.

From Scientific American

The Department of Natural Resources said Monday that Houston County is the second county in Minnesota where wild deer have contracted epizootic hemorrhagic disease, or EHD.

From Washington Times

According to that release, deer were found dead this year in small areas of Summers, Monroe and Greenbrier counties, and epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus was isolated in Summers County, the release stated.

From Washington Times

The Iowa Natural Resources Department says the outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease is concentrated in and near Warren County.

From Washington Times

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