ENDEMIC
Scrabble letter values: E1N1D2E1M3I1C3 = 12
Definition
- noun 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. — synonyms: endemic_disease
- noun a plant that is native to a certain limited area.
- adjective of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality. — synonyms: endemical
- adjective native to or confined to a certain region.
- adjective originating where it is found. — synonyms: autochthonal, autochthonic, autochthonous, indigenous
Examples
- “it is an endemic found only this island”
- “diseases endemic to the tropics”
- “endemic malaria”