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ENDEMICAL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality
Example:
food shortages and starvation are endemic in certain parts of the world
Synonyms:
endemic; endemical
Classified under:
Similar:
enzootic (of a disease that is constantly present in an animal community but only occurs in a small number of cases)
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