zoonosis

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Noun — Zoonosis names a disease that normally affects animals but is capable of jumping to human hosts, such as rabies or anthrax.

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It is a technical term used mainly in medicine, veterinary science and public health.

The word combines zoo-, from Ancient Greek zōion meaning animal, with the Ancient Greek word nosos, meaning disease.

What does zoonosis mean?

A zoonosis is an illness that starts in animals — like rabies or anthrax — and can spread to people.

What are examples of a zoonosis?

Rabies and anthrax are both classic examples of diseases that are zoonoses.

Where does the word zoonosis come from?

It is built from Ancient Greek zōion, meaning animal, and nosos, meaning disease.