EPIZOOTICALLY

Etymology

Adverb

epizootically (not comparable)

In the manner of an epizootic; in a way that affects a particular species or range of species.

Regarding epizootics; in the context of the study of epizootics.

Source: Wiktionary


EPIZOOTIC

Ep`i*zo*öt"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. épizoötique.]

1. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to an epizoön.

2. (Geol.)

Definition: Containing fossil remains; -- said of rocks, formations, mountains, and the like. [Obs.] Epizoötic mountains are of secondary formation. Kirwan.

3. Of the nature of a disease which attacks many animals at the same time; -- corresponding to epidemic diseases among men.

Ep`i*zo"ö*ty, Ep`i*zo*öt"ic, n. Etym: [F. épizoötie.]

Definition: An epizoötic disease; a murrain; an epidemic influenza among horses.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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