Zoonosis
- Pronunciation
- /zoh-uh-NOH-sis/
- Category
- Pathology
- Singular
- Zoonosis
- Plural
- Zoonoses
Definition
A disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
Etymology
From New Latin, combining 'zoo-', meaning 'animal', and '-nosis', meaning 'disease'.
Example
Lyme disease is a common zoonosis that humans can contract from tick bites.
Synonyms
- Animal-borne disease
- Zoonotic disease
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Zoonoses can spread through direct contact with the animals, their excreta, or through vectors like ticks and mosquitoes.