/zoʊˈnɒmɪk/ (zo-NO-mik)

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or denoting the study of the origin, distribution, and taxonomy of animals, especially within a particular region or ecosystem.

“The field of zoonomics is crucial in understanding how animal diseases are transmitted to humans.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of animals or their study, especially in relation to their ecology, behavior, or evolution.

“Zoonomic studies of species in the Amazon rainforest revealed surprising patterns of migration.”