Endemic
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-009477
1. (en-DEM-ick) Something peculiar to a particular people or locality, such as a disease which is always present in the population.
2. The constant presence of a disease or infectious agent within a given geographic area or population group; may also refer to the usual prevalence of a given disease within such area or group.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-009477 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Policy and guidance |
| References | Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms; CDC 2005 |
Record as JSON
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