interpandemic

adjective

in·ter·pan·dem·ic ˌin-tər-pan-ˈde-mik

: occurring, existing, or administered between pandemics of a disease

interpandemic influenza

interpandemic vaccines

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First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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“Interpandemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interpandemic. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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interpandemic

adjective

in·ter·pan·dem·ic -pan-ˈdem-ik

: occurring or existing between pandemics of a disease

an interpandemic outbreak of influenza

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