epizootic

/ˌɛpɪˈzoʊtɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or characterized by an epizootic disease, an outbreak of disease in animals that is not necessarily the same as an epidemic in humans.

“The epizootic outbreak in the local wildlife population has raised concerns about the impact on the ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • epidemic
  • outbreak

Antonyms

  • endemic
  • sporadic