enzootic

/ɛnzɔʊˈtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Pertaining to or affecting an animal population within a particular geographical area; existing or circulating within a specific region or community.

“The veterinarian warned that the enzootic disease was spreading rapidly through the local wildlife population.”

2. noun

A disease or condition that is consistently present and usually endemic in a particular animal population or geographical area.

“The researchers studied the enzootic diseases affecting the local deer population.”

Synonyms

  • endemic
  • epidemic

Antonyms

  • sporadic