endemicity

/ɛndɛmˈɪsɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The state of being endemic, or a disease or condition that is present and prevalent within a particular geographic area or population.

“The high endemicity of malaria in certain tropical regions makes prevention and treatment a significant public health concern.”

Synonyms

  • endemism
  • prevalence

Antonyms

  • epidemicity