Enzootic

//ɛn.zoʊˈɑt.ɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Like or having to do with an enzootic. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Prevalent in a given population or area. not-comparable

    "Rabies is enzootic throughout North America."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of a disease that is constantly present in an animal community but only occurs in a small number of cases wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A disease that is consistently prevalent in a population of non-human animals in a limited region, season, or climate.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From en- + zootic.

Etymology 2

From en- + zootic.

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