epizootic

Meanings

• noun

  An epidemic among animals.

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Antonyms

enzootic

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Variants

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epizootic , epizootics

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Etymology

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From Greek epizootikos, from epizoon 'an animal living on or near another' + zoon 'animal'.

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Trivia

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1. The term epizootic was first used in the late 18th century to describe the rapid spread of disease among livestock.

2. Epizootics can have significant economic consequences for farmers and agricultural industries.

3. The most famous epizootic in history is believed to have been the Justinian Plague, which also affected animals and is thought to have contributed to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.

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Related Concepts

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1. epidemic: A disease that spreads rapidly and affects a large number of individuals in a population.

2. zoonosis: A disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans.

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In literature and art, epizootics have been depicted as major causes of animal population decline or even extinction, such as in George Orwell's Animal Farm or the Black Death in various works.

How to Memorize "epizootic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large-scale outbreak of a disease among a herd of animals or a forest filled with sick animals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with 'epidemic' but specifically for animals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Epi' for 'epidemic' and 'Zoo' for 'animals' to remember the meaning.

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