Zoonotic

//ˌzəʊ.əˈnɒ.tɪk// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of zoonosis.
Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to, or having a zoonosis not-comparable

    "Bats host many high-profile viruses that can infect humans, including severe acute respiratory syndrome and Ebola. A recent study explored the ecological variables that may contribute to bats’ propensity to harbor such zoonotic diseases by comparing them with another order of common reservoir hosts: rodents."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or constituting zoonosis wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
zoonosiszoonositic

Example

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"Zoonotic diseases, meaning diseases transmitted by animals to humans, are increasing."

Etymology

From zoonosis + -otic.

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