What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
enzootic
Example
The enzootic disease affected only the cattle in the region. [enzootic: adjective]
Example
The veterinarian was able to identify the enzootic disease in the herd. [enzootic: noun]
endemic
Example
Malaria is endemic to many tropical regions. [endemic: adjective]
Example
The indigenous population has developed immunity to the endemic disease. [endemic: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Endemic is more commonly used than enzootic in everyday language, as it covers a wider range of contexts and is applicable to both animal and human diseases. Enzootic is more specialized and is primarily used in veterinary medicine.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between enzootic and endemic?
Both enzootic and endemic are technical terms used in medical and scientific contexts, and are therefore considered formal language.
