word
Zoonosis
zoh-oh-NOH-sis
/ˌzoʊəˈnoʊsɪs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
zoonosis
Dictionary meaning
Disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans — including influenza, Ebola, COVID-19, and rabies; most emerging infectious diseases have zoonotic origins, typically from wildlife via livestock
Pronunciation tips
From Greek 'zōon' (animal) + 'nosos' (disease); plural is zoonoses
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