Reference meaning
endemic
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a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location
Related source terms
endemic disease
Other meanings
2. noun
a plant that is native to a certain limited area
3. adjective
of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality
4. adjective
native to or confined to a certain region
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