Zoonotic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌzəʊ.əˈnɒ.tɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Zoonotic is an adjective meaning relating to, or having a zoonosis.
Meaning
relating to, or having a zoonosis.
More Meanings
- Synonym of zoonosis.
Example Sentences
According to Prof Andre and many other experts, increased travel, the spread of mega cities and humanity’s gradual intrusion into more and more report areas means the chances of zoonotic “spillover” events like Covid are becoming more and more likely.
Bats host many high-profile viruses that can infect humans, including severe acute respiratory syndrome and Ebola. A recent study explored the ecological variables that may contribute to bats’ propensity to harbor such zoonotic diseases by comparing them with another order of common reservoir hosts: rodents.
Word Forms
- zoonotics
Synonyms for zoonotic
Depending on context, synonyms include zoonosis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include toxocariasis, husbandry, zoonal, zoonitic, xenozoonotic, zoonomical.
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