epidemic
/ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/noun
A widespread disease that affects many humans in a population.
Example sentence
- “Epidemic hysteria occurred upon the incumbent’s reelection.”
Related words
pandemicA pandemic disease; a disease that affects a wide geographical area and a large proportion of the population.quarantineA period, instance, or state of isolation from the general public or from native livestock and flora enacted to prevent the spread of any contagious disease.outbreakAn eruption; the sudden appearance of a rash, disease, etc.sterileGermless; free from all living or viable microorganisms.virusA disease caused by such an infectious agent; a viral illness.sanitaryClean and free from pathogens; hygienic.