Definition of zoonosis

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zo·on·o·sis    (z-n-ss) KEY  

NOUN:
pl. zo·on·o·ses   (-sz) KEY  

A disease of animals, such as rabies or psittacosis, that can be transmitted to humans.

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ETYMOLOGY:
New Latin : zoo- + -nosis alteration (influenced by -osis ), of Greek nosos, disease

OTHER FORMS:
zoo·notic   (--ntk) KEY  (Adjective)

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