Epizootic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004046",
  "term": "Epizootic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An outbreak of disease in an animal population that spreads rapidly and affects a large number of individuals within a short period. This phenomenon is analogous to an epidemic in human populations, indicating a higher-than-expected incidence of a particular disease. Examples include outbreaks of avian influenza or foot-and-mouth disease in livestock.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "population"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 880 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/epizootic/"
}