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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. an epizootic disease Compare enzootic

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
epizootic Scientific  
/ ĕp′ĭ-zō-ŏtĭk /
  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.

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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 • Feb. 12, 2023

In both the epizootic of 150 years ago and the pandemic today, he said, “you see how quickly people want things to return to normal.”

From Washington Post • Feb. 12, 2023

It also raises concerns about epizootic shell disease, which disfigures lobsters to the point that they can’t be sold.

From Washington Times • May 13, 2018

That’s because rinderpest is an epizootic, an animal disease.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2011

Then he went on to Grandpa Goosey's where he visited with his epizootic friend and played checkers.

From Uncle Wiggily in the Woods by Garis, Howard Roger

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