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What does the word "zoonoses" mean? Is it related to a "zoo"?

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Rebecca

"Zoonoses" is the plural form of the word "zoonosis" and refers to any disease that can be spread from humans to animals. The prefix "zoo-" is often used for words which are animal or wildlife-related.

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