Epidemic
An epidemic is the rapid spread of disease to a large number of hosts in a given population within a short period of time. For example, in meningococcal infections, an attack rate in excess of 15 cases per 100,000 people for two consecutive weeks is considered an epidemic.
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- nounA widespread disease that affects many individuals in a population.
- nounAn occurrence of a disease or disorder in a population at a frequency higher than that expected in a given time period.
- adjectiveLike or having to do with an epidemic; widespread
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