enzootic

[ en-zoh-ot-ik ]

adjective

, Veterinary Medicine.

1. (of diseases) prevailing among or afflicting animals in a particular locality. Compare endemic.

noun

1. an enzootic disease.

enzootic

/ ˌɛnzəʊˈɒtɪk /

adjective

1. (of diseases) affecting animals within a limited region

noun

1. an enzootic disease

Derived Forms

• ˌenzoˈotically, adverb

Other Words From

• enzo·oti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of enzootic¹

1875–80; en- ² + zo- + -otic, modeled on epizootic

Word History and Origins

Origin of enzootic¹

C19: from en- ² + Greek zōion animal + -otic

Example Sentences

That’s contrasted with enzootic outbreaks, which affect only a portion of an animal population.

From Scientific American

There's even a name for it, the "enzootic cycle."

From Seattle Times

This generally appears in an enzootic or epizootic form and affects a considerable number in the herd.

From Project Gutenberg

An infectious type of coronary inflammation occurs in some localities during the winter months, wherein the condition is enzootic.

From Project Gutenberg

If the condition appears enzootic in the district, remove the animal to another location when possible.

From Project Gutenberg