Endemic GRE Vocabulary Flashcard

Endemic GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /enˈdem.ɪk/ (adj) Definition (of a disease) only limited to a particular geographic area or a group of people, indigenous, native, local, inherent Example An endemic disease is a disease that is always present in a certain population or region. One of the most talked-about endemic diseases is malaria. The CDC estimates that around half the world's population live in areas where they are at risk of Malaria infection. Source: https://www.verywellhealth.com/ Antonyms epidemic, pandemic Parts of speech Noun: endemism Adverb: endemically Noun: endemicity