/ˌæntiˈɛdɛmɪk/ AN-tee-ED-em-ik

Definitions

1. noun

A measure or effort directed towards reducing the incidence of disease or infection, especially in a given area or population.

“The city implemented an antiedemic campaign to control the spread of the virus.”

2. adjective

Directed or intended to reduce the incidence of disease or infection.

“The new antiedemic policies are expected to reduce the number of hospitalizations.”