zoonotic

[zoh-uh-naht-ik]

adjective

1. Pathology.,  being, having, or relating to a zoonosis.

Example Sentences

Studies show these droppings contain at least seven types of zoonotic pathogens that can cause diseases such as pneumonia, fungal infections and even lung damage in humans.

From BBC

And indeed, most emerging infectious diseases in humans are zoonotic — meaning they come to us from another animal — and most of them are viruses.

From Salon

Not all zoonotic pathogens in the Arctic are frozen, mind you, and not all frozen pathogens in the Arctic are zoonotic.

From Salon

“We live in a world where avian flu is a concern and other zoonotic diseases can easily transfer to humans,” Warner said.

From Los Angeles Times

By keeping pets healthy, veterinarians play an essential role in protecting humans from zoonotic diseases.

From Salon