Zoonotic
/ˌzəʊ.əˈnɒ.tɪk/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Synonym of zoonosis.
Adjective
- 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 of or relating to or constituting zoonosis wordnet
Example
More examples"Zoonotic diseases, meaning diseases transmitted by animals to humans, are increasing."
Etymology
From zoonosis + -otic.