epizootics
/ˌɛpɪzoʊˈɑtɪks/
noun
- Plural of epizootic; multiple outbreaks of disease affecting many animals.
- Epizootics can devastate livestock populations if not controlled quickly.
- The region has experienced several epizootics in the past decade.
- Researchers compare modern epizootics with historical records to predict future outbreaks.