Meaning & use
Zoonotic
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Relating to a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
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Rabies is one of the most well-known zoonotic diseases.
Scientists monitor wildlife populations to detect zoonotic outbreaks early.
A note on using this word
From Greek 'zoon' (animal) and 'nosos' (disease); the related noun is 'zoonosis.'
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