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enzootic

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en·zo·ot·ic  (nz-tk)
adj.
Affecting or peculiar to animals of a specific geographic area. Used of a disease.
n.
An enzootic disease.
[en- + zo(o)- + -otic.]
enzootic [ˌɛnzəʊˈɒtɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Veterinary Science) (of diseases) affecting animals within a limited region
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Veterinary Science) an enzootic disease Compare epizootic
[from en-2 + Greek zōion animal + -otic]
enzootically  adv
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Adj.1.enzootic - of a disease that is constantly present in an animal community but only occurs in a small number of cases
endemic, endemical - of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality; "diseases endemic to the tropics"; "endemic malaria"; "food shortages and starvation are endemic in certain parts of the world"
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