Pathology · Multiple Systems · Medium
Zoonosis
Meaning: Infectious disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
In practice: Rabies, Lyme disease and avian influenza are each an example of a zoonosis.
Word parts
- -osis means an abnormal condition or process
Many medical words are built from Greek and Latin parts like these, so learning a few helps you work out new terms.
Quick check
Two questions on related pathology words.
Which word means: New, red, bumpy connective tissue and small blood vessels that form in a healing wound.
Answer: Granulation
Which word means: Microorganism that normally lives on or in the body without causing harm.
Answer: Commensal
Words like zoonosis come up in the daily game
One medical word a day, then a quick three-question quiz. Free on iPhone, or play in your browser on Android and computer.