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1. Of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality
   "endemic malaria"; "food shortages and starvation are endemic in certain parts of the world"; "diseases endemic to the tropics";
   - endemical
    
2. (ecology) native to or confined to a certain region
   "the islands have a number of interesting endemic species"
    
3. Originating where it is found
   "endemic folkways";
   - autochthonal, autochthonic, autochthonous, indigenous, desi [Asia]

1. A disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location
   - endemic disease
    
2. A plant that is native to a certain limited area
   "it is an endemic found only this island"

Derived forms: endemics

See also: enzootic, native

Type of: disease, flora, plant, plant life

Antonym: cosmopolitan, ecdemic, epidemic

Encyclopedia: Endemic