Definitions

1. noun

The study of the origins and spread of diseases in animal populations, especially in relation to the potential threat to human health.

“The public health official highlighted the importance of zoonomy in preventing the transmission of zoonotic diseases between animals and humans.”

2. noun

A branch of ecology that studies the interactions between animals and their environment, including the spread of diseases and parasites.

“The researcher focused on the zoonomy of the forest ecosystem to understand the impact of disease on wildlife populations.”