English dictionary
endemic
/E/n'd/E/m/I/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality
ExamplesDiseases endemic to the tropics.
Endemic malaria.
Food shortages and starvation are endemic in certain parts of the world.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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native to or confined to a certain region
ExamplesThe islands have a number of interesting endemic species.
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Peculiar to a district or particular locality, or class of persons; as, an <i>endemic</i> disease.
Source: webster1913
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Belonging or native to a particular people or country; native as distinguished from introduced or naturalized; hence, regularly or ordinarily occurring in a given region; local; as, a plant <i>endemic</i> in Australia; -- often distinguished from <i>exotic</i>.
Source: webster1913
noun
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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
Synonyms endemic diseaseSource: WordNet 3.0
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a plant that is native to a certain limited area
ExamplesIt is an endemic found only this island.
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An endemic disease.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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originating where it is found
ExamplesEndemic folkways.
Source: WordNet 3.0