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epizootic

Syllabification: (ep·i·zo·ot·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˌepizōˈätik/
Definition of epizootic

adjective

  • of, relating to, or denoting a disease that is temporarily prevalent and widespread in an animal population. Compare with enzootic, epidemic.

noun

  • an outbreak of an epizootic disease.

Origin:

late 18th century (as an adjective): from French épizootique, from épizootie, from Greek epi 'upon' + zōion 'animal'

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