noun as in strong fondness

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epidemic, endemic, outbreak

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Example Sentences

Example:The healthcare system was better prepared to handle an epidemic of influenza.

Definition:A situation in which an illness or disease spreads rapidly and extensively within a community or region.

From epidemic

Example:Some tropical diseases are endemic in certain parts of the world.

Definition:A condition or disease that is normally present in a particular population or region, often at a constant rate.

From endemic

Example:The outbreak of the new virus quickly became a global issue.

Definition:A sudden onset and rapid spread of an illness or disease, particularly when it is unexpected or in an area where it is not usually found.

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