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epidemic

epidemic
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time
The cholera epidemic of 1854 in London led to major advances in public health and sanitation.
From Lesson 1:Life Sciences & Biology·TOEFL Academic Vocabulary

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The cholera epidemic of 1854 in London led to major advances in public health and sanitation.

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