Definition of Endemic
Endemic
en·dem·ic
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
(referring to) a condition or disease regularly found in a specific area or among particular people;
e.g. In most parts of India, where malaria is endemic, mosquitos are prevalent.
(noun)
that which is belonging or native to a particular people or country;
e.g. There are several endemics to this part of western Pennsylvania.
(noun)
an organism that is restricted or peculiar to a locality or region :an endemic organism;
e.g. The grey wolf was once endemic to the Rockies, and movements are underway to reintroduce it into the wild.
(noun)
denoting the certain area, place, or region where a particular disease is regularly found;
e.g. It seemed like one of the goals of contact tracing was to limit the number and extent of endemic areas.
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