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epizootic
[ ep-uh-zoh-ot-ik ]
/ ˌɛp ə zoʊˈɒt ɪk /
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adjective
(of diseases) spreading quickly among animals.
noun
an epizootic disease.
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OTHER WORDS FROM epizootic
ep·i·zo·ot·i·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby epizootic
epizeuxis, epizoic, epizoite, epizoology, epizoon, epizootic, epizootic lymphangitis, epizootiology, epizooty, eplerenone, e pluribus unum
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British Dictionary definitions for epizootic
epizootic
/ (ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk) /
adjective
(of a disease) suddenly and temporarily affecting a large number of animals over a large area
noun
an epizootic diseaseCompare enzootic
Derived forms of epizootic
epizootically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for epizootic
epizootic
[ ĕp′ĭ-zō-ŏt′ĭk ]
adj.
Affecting a large number of animals at the same time within a particular region or geographic area. Used of a disease.
Other words from epizootic
ep′i•zo•ot′ic n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for epizootic
epizootic
[ ĕp′ĭ-zō-ŏt′ĭk ]
Adjective
Relating to a rapidly spreading disease that affects a large number of animals at the same time within a particular area.
Noun
An epizootic disease.
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