zooanthroponosis
The transmission of disease from humans to animalsThe transmission of disease from humans to animals. Specifically it refers to diseases that are primary infections of humans but which can be naturally transmitted to animals. Examples include tuberculosis and human metapneumovirus.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The transmission of disease from humans to animals. Specifically it refers to diseases that are primary infections of humans but which can be naturally transmitted to animals. Examples include tuberculosis and human metapneumovirus.
Origin
From zoo- + anthroponosis.From zoo- + anthroponosis.
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Forms
plural: zooanthroponoses| Singular | zooanthroponosis |
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Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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