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endemic
01
relating to a disease or condition that is commonly found in a specific area or group of people
Examples
Malaria is endemic to tropical regions, where the climate provides a suitable environment for the transmission of the disease.
The island nation has struggled with endemic poverty for decades, with limited access to education and healthcare exacerbating the problem.
02
found or restricted to a specific geographic region or habitat
Examples
The endemic species of bird is only found in the remote forests of the island.
Dengue fever is endemic in parts of Southeast Asia.
Endemic
01
an animal or plant that is native to and restricted to a specific geographic region
Examples
The lemur is an endemic of Madagascar.
Galápagos endemics evolved in isolation over millennia.
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