epizootic
[ ep-uh-zoh-ot-ik ]
/ ˌɛp ə zoʊˈɒt ɪk /
adjective
(of diseases) spreading quickly among animals.
noun
an epizootic disease.
OTHER WORDS FROM epizootic
ep·i·zo·ot·i·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby epizootic
epixylous,
epizoic,
epizoite,
epizoology,
epizoon,
epizootic,
epizootic lymphangitis,
epizootiology,
epizooty,
epns,
epo
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British Dictionary definitions for epizootic
epizootic
/ (ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk) /
adjective
(of a disease) suddenly and temporarily affecting a large number of animals over a large area
noun
an epizootic disease
Compare enzootic
Derived forms of epizootic
epizootically, adverbMedical definitions for epizootic
epizootic
[ ĕp′ĭ-zō-ŏt′ĭk ]
adj.
Affecting a large number of animals at the same time within a particular region or geographic area. Used of a disease.
Other words from epizootic
ep′i•zo•ot′ic n.Scientific definitions for epizootic
epizootic
[ ĕp′ĭ-zō-ŏt′ĭk ]
Adjective
Relating to a rapidly spreading disease that affects a large number of animals at the same time within a particular area.
Noun
An epizootic disease.