subepidemic

adj, noun — 2 senses

subepidemic

adj

Etymology From sub- + epidemic.

1

Of disease incidence Less than epidemic.

subepidemic

noun

Etymology From sub- + epidemic.

1

An epidemic (increased occurrence of a disease in population) making up part of a larger epidemic.

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