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endemic
endemic
/ɛnˈdɛmɪk/
adjective
Originating where it is found
(
autochthonal
,
autochthonic
,
autochthonous
,
endemic
,
indigenous
)
originating where it is found
The autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo
the autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo
Autochthonous rocks and people and folktales
autochthonous rocks and people and folktales
Endemic folkways
endemic folkways
The Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan
the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan
(ecology) native to or confined to a certain region
(
endemic
)
(ecology) native to or confined to a certain region
The islands have a number of interesting endemic species
the islands have a number of interesting endemic species
Of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality
(
endemic
,
endemical
)
of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality
Diseases endemic to the tropics
diseases endemic to the tropics
Endemic malaria
endemic malaria
Food shortages and starvation are endemic in certain parts of the world
food shortages and starvation are endemic in certain parts of the world
noun
A plant that is native to a certain limited area
(
endemic
)
a plant that is native to a certain limited area
It is an endemic found only this island
it is an endemic found only this island
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
(
endemic
,
endemic disease
)
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
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