endemic

endemic definition - medical

en·dem·ic (ĕn-dĕmˈĭk)

adjective
  1. Prevalent in or restricted to a particular region, community, or group of people. Used of a disease.
  2. Enzootic.

Related Forms:

  • en·demˈi·cal·ly adverb

Related Forms:

  • en·demˈism noun

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