ep·i·zo·ot·ic ( p  -z - t k)adj. Affecting a large number of animals at the same time within a particular region or geographic area. Used of a disease. n. An epizootic disease. ep i·zo·oti·cal·ly adv. |
epizootic [ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Veterinary Science) (of a disease) suddenly and temporarily affecting a large number of animals over a large area
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Veterinary Science) an epizootic disease Compare enzootic
epizootically adv
| epizootic (p-z-tk) 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. |
epizootic, epizooty
a disease affecting many animals at the same time; an epidemic amongst animals. — epizootic, adj.
See also: Animals
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | epizootic - (of animals) epidemic among animals of a single kind within a particular region; "an epizootic disease" animal, animate being, beast, creature, fauna, brute - a living organism characterized by voluntary movement epidemic - (especially of medicine) of disease or anything resembling a disease; attacking or affecting many individuals in a community or a population simultaneously; "an epidemic outbreak of influenza" |
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