zoonosis

• Substantiv, das eine Krankheit bezeichnet, die von Tieren auf Menschen übertragen werden kann.

A noun referring to a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

1. Animal-to-human diseaseC1formalmedical

   An infectious disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans, either directly or through vectors.

   Zoonose

   • Rabies is a well-known zoonosis transmitted through animal bites.
   • The outbreak was traced to a zoonosis originating from bats.
   • Public health officials monitor zoonosis to prevent pandemics.

   Synonymezoonotic disease