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Definitions of endemic
  1. adjective
    of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality
    "diseases endemic to the tropics" "endemic malaria" "food shortages and starvation are endemic in certain parts of the world"

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  2. adjective
    originating where it is found
    "endemic folkways"
  3. noun
    a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location

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  4. noun
    a plant that is native to a certain limited area
    "it is an endemic found only this island"
  5. adjective
    native to or confined to a certain region
    "the islands have a number of interesting endemic species"
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Examples of endemic
  • "diseases endemic to the tropics"
  • "endemic malaria"
  • "food shortages and starvation are endemic in certain parts of the world"
  • "endemic folkways"
  • "it is an endemic found only this island"
  • "the islands have a number of interesting endemic species"
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