endemic

/ɛn'dɛmɪk/ adjectivenoun
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DEFINITIONS5
ADJECTIVE
1

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”

2

Originating where it is found.

“endemic folkways”

3

Native to or confined to a certain region.

“the islands have a number of interesting endemic species”

NOUN
1

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.

2

A plant that is native to a certain limited area.

“it is an endemic found only this island”

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