ENDEMICAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 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:

Adjectives

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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