epizootic

[ ep-uh-zoh-ot-ik ]
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adjective
  1. (of diseases) spreading quickly among animals.

noun
  1. an epizootic disease.

Origin of epizootic

1
First recorded in 1740–50; epi- + zo(o)- + -otic

Other words from epizootic

  • ep·i·zo·ot·i·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for epizootic

epizootic

/ (ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk) /


adjective
  1. (of a disease) suddenly and temporarily affecting a large number of animals over a large area

noun
  1. an epizootic disease: Compare enzootic

Derived forms of epizootic

  • epizootically, adverb

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Scientific definitions for epizootic

epizootic

[ ĕp′ĭ-zō-ŏtĭk ]


Adjective
  1. Relating to a rapidly spreading disease that affects a large number of animals at the same time within a particular area.

Noun
  1. An epizootic disease.

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