| 释义 |
Adjective: endemic en'demik- Of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality
"diseases endemic to the tropics"; "endemic malaria"; "food shortages and starvation are endemic in certain parts of the world"
- endemical - Native to or confined to a certain region
"the islands have a number of interesting endemic species" - Originating where it is found
"endemic folkways"
- autochthonal, autochthonic, autochthonous, indigenous, desi [Asia]
Noun: endemic en'demik- 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
- endemic disease - A plant that is native to a certain limited area
"it is an endemic found only this island"
Derived forms: endemics See also: enzootic, native Type of: disease, flora, plant, plant life Antonym: cosmopolitan, ecdemic, epidemic Encyclopedia: Endemic |