edemic

[ih-dem-ik]

edemic Definition

  • 1(of a disease) regularly found and causing illness in a particular area or group of people
  • 2(of a plant or animal) native or restricted to a certain country or area

Using edemic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "edemic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Malaria is an edemic disease in many parts of Africa.

  • Example

    The edemic species can only be found in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Example

    The flu outbreak was edemic to the school, affecting more than half of the students.

edemic Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: edemic in Brief

'Edemic' [ih-dem-ik] describes a disease, plant, or animal that is regularly found and causes illness in a particular area or group of people. It is often used interchangeably with 'endemic.' Examples include malaria as an edemic disease in Africa and the edemic species found only in the Amazon rainforest.