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endemic

[en-dem-ik] / ɛnˈdɛm ɪk /


ADJECTIVE
(especially diseases) common in or exclusive to an area
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It is spreading to previously untouched regions and becoming endemic, driven by changing climatic conditions and expanding human settlements, say health officials, with millions potentially at risk of infection.

From Barron's

Some multinationals operating here have themselves become embroiled in South Africa’s endemic corruption.

From The Wall Street Journal

The work is “intended to support the recovery and long-term health of native and endemic California species.”

From Los Angeles Times

California’s high TB rates could be caused by a large portion of the population traveling to areas where TB is endemic, said Dr. Shruti Gohil, associate medical director for UCI Health Epidemiology and Infection Prevention.

From Los Angeles Times

Parkinson's disease affects more than 10 million people worldwide and is considered an endemic condition.

From Science Daily