ENZOOTIC Meaning and
Definition
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Enzootic is an adjective that refers to a disease or condition that is consistently present in a certain animal population within a particular geographic area. It describes a disease that occurs regularly and at relatively stable levels within a specific group of animals, such as a particular species or breed. The term is commonly used in veterinary medicine and epidemiology.
An enzootic disease often exhibits a predictable pattern of occurrence, usually with low or moderate prevalence, and it is closely associated with the habitat, ecology, and behavior of the affected animals. Unlike an epidemic, where a disease spreads rapidly and affects a large number of individuals within a defined area, an enzootic disease is more localized and restricted to a specific animal population.
Enzootic diseases can have various causes, including infectious agents like viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites. They can also be non-infectious in nature, arising from genetic factors, nutritional imbalances, or environmental conditions. Some examples of enzootic diseases include bovine tuberculosis, equine viral arteritis, and avian influenza.
Understanding enzootic diseases is crucial for veterinarians, wildlife biologists, and public health officials, as it helps them assess the health status of animal populations, develop appropriate diagnostic and preventive measures, and implement effective disease control strategies.
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Noting a disease of animals which is indigenous to a certain locality, analogous to an endemic disease among men.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for ENZOOTIC
- wnzootic
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- ensootic
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Etymology of ENZOOTIC
The word "enzootic" is derived from the terms "en" and "zoonotic".
The prefix "en-" in English comes from the Greek word "en", which means "in" or "within". It often indicates a state or condition of being, like "enclosed" or "engaged".
The term "zoonotic" is derived from the Greek word "zōon", meaning "animal" and "nosos", meaning "disease". Zoonotic diseases are those that can be transmitted between animals and humans.
Combining these two elements, "en" and "zoonotic", yields the word "enzootic", which refers to diseases that are endemic or commonly present within a specific animal population, but do not readily infect humans or spread between different species.
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