Enzootic
Enzootic
Enzootic (pronunciation: /ɛnˈzuːˌɒtɪk/) is a term used in epidemiology to describe a disease that is constantly present in an animal community but only affects a small number of animals at any one time. It is derived from the Greek words "en" meaning in and "zoon" meaning animal.
Etymology
The term "Enzootic" is derived from the Greek words "en" (in) and "zoon" (animal). It was first used in the early 20th century to describe diseases that are constantly present in certain populations or regions.
Related Terms
- Epidemic: A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
- Pandemic: An epidemic of disease that has spread across a large region, for instance multiple continents, or worldwide.
- Endemic: The constant presence and/or usual prevalence of a disease or infectious agent in a population within a geographic area.
- Epizootic: A temporary but widespread outbreak of disease within an animal population.
See Also
References
- Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. (n.d.). Enzootic. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enzootic
- The Free Dictionary. (n.d.). Enzootic. In TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved from https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/enzootic
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Enzootic
- Wikipedia's article - Enzootic
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