Zoonotic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or constituting zoonosis; "the Ebola virus is believed to be zoonotic".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The zoonotic disease was transmitted to humans through direct contact with infected animals.
- The virus was identified as a zoonotic agent, meaning it could jump from animals to humans.
- Research has shown that many zoonotic pathogens can be transmitted through contaminated food and water.
- The study focused on the zoonotic aspects of the disease, exploring how it spread from animals to humans.
- The World Health Organization has classified the virus as a zoonotic disease, posing a significant risk to human health.