noun
definition
An animal disease, such as rabies or anthrax, that can be transmitted to humans.
Examples of zoonosis in a Sentence
Cystic hydatid disease is a Zoonosis caused by ingestion of E.G. eggs by contact with dog feces.
By this stage BSE had been designated a zoonosis.
The mites can be transmitted to humans and cause an itchy rash, so they are a potential zoonosis.
As an example I would mention the review of the 1992 Zoonosis Directive - a familiar subject for most of you.
It is sometimes referred to as a zoonosis, or disease of animals that can be communicated to humans.
It is classified as a zoonosis, which is a term that refers to any disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans.