ə adjective
1.
(of diseases) spreading quickly among animals.
noun
2.
an epizootic disease.
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epizootic (ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (of a disease) suddenly and temporarily affecting a large number of animals over a large area |
| —n | |
| 2. | Compare enzootic an epizootic disease |
| epizo'otically | |
| —adv | |
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Epizootic
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Medical Dictionary
epizootic ep·i·zo·ot·ic (ěp'ĭ-zō-ŏt'ĭk)
adj.
Affecting a large number of animals at the same time within a particular region or geographic area. Used of a disease.
ep'i·zo·ot'ic n.
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epizootic  (ěp'ĭ-zō-ŏt'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
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. |
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