zymotic Definition
zy·motic (zī mät′ik)
adjective
- of, causing, or caused by or as by, fermentation
- designating or of an infectious disease caused by an enzyme
Etymology: Gr zymōtikos, causing to ferment < zymoun, to ferment < zymē, a ferment: see zyme
zymotic Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
disease: In these parts zymotic diseases prevails most, and were least amenable to medical treatment.
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