word
Zoonosis
zoh-OH-nuh-sis
/zoʊˈɒnəsɪs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
zoonosis
Dictionary meaning
An infectious disease that can be transmitted from non-human animals to humans (or vice versa), such as rabies, salmonella, or avian influenza.
Examples
- Rabies is a classic zoonosis transmitted through the saliva of infected animals.
- Veterinarians play a key role in monitoring and controlling zoonosis outbreaks.
Synonyms: zoonotic disease, anthropozoonosis
Common mispronunciations
Mispronounced as 'zoo-OH-sis' omitting the middle syllable
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