Definition

Relating to diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

Example

Zoonotic diseases can pose serious health risks to people.

Conversation

Did you hear about that zoonotic disease outbreak in the news?

Yeah, it's really concerning how these diseases can jump from animals to humans.

I know, right? It makes me think about how we interact with wildlife.

Absolutely, we have to be more cautious to prevent any zoonotic infections.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Zoonotic is formed from "zoon" (from Greek "zōon", meaning animal) and "-otic" (from Greek "-otikos", meaning pertaining to). The word describes diseases that are related to or transmitted from animals to humans.

Memory Tip

Think of 'animal' ('zoon') and remember that 'zoonotic' refers to diseases that come from animals.

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