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endemic
[/enˈdemɪk/]
adjective
endêmico
1.
(of a disease or condition) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area
Malaria is endemic to tropical regions.
A malária é endêmica nas regiões tropicais.
2.
(of a plant or animal) native to or confined to a particular region
The koala is endemic to Australia.
O coala é endêmico da Austrália.
3.
(figurative) deeply established or prevalent within a system or group
Corruption is endemic to the organization.
A corrupção é endêmica à organização.
Synonyms
native
indigenous
prevalent
inherent
characteristic
Antonyms
exotic
introduced
foreign
pandemic
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
endêmico
Standard usage in medical and biological contexts
São Paulo
endêmico
Commonly used in academic and scientific discussions
Portugal
endémico
Portuguese spelling variation; same meaning and usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
endemic disease
endemic species
endemic to a region
socially endemic
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