noun
- Plural of epizoism; the state or condition of being an epizoon (an external parasite living on the body of an animal).
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- The veterinarian studied various epizoisms affecting livestock in the region.
- Epizoisms caused by lice and mites are common in poorly maintained animal shelters.
- Understanding epizoisms is essential for animal health management.
- The farmer treated the cattle for epizoisms using medicated dips.