endemic disease

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

endemic disease blight sign condition disability defect affection complaint allergy complication abnormality atrophy ailment affliction
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Antonyms

health treatment advantage medicine confidence cure
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Hypernyms

disease

Examples

Since most of the areas that require field missions have been affected by a natural disaster, civil war, or endemic disease, the residents usually require psychological support as well. Source: Internet

Measles as an endemic disease was eliminated from the United States in 2000, but continues to be reintroduced by international travelers. Source: Internet

The number of people fell dramatically after the Conquest, mainly due to high mortality rates in epidemics of infectious Eurasian diseases introduced by the explorers, who carried them as endemic disease. Source: Internet

When the local staff is overwhelmed, MSF may open new specialised clinics for treatment of an endemic disease or surgery for victims of war. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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