interpandemic

adjective

in·​ter·​pan·​dem·​ic ˌin-tər-pan-ˈde-mik How to pronounce interpandemic (audio)
: occurring, existing, or administered between pandemics of a disease
interpandemic influenza
interpandemic vaccines

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interpandemic was in 1973

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“Interpandemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interpandemic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

interpandemic

adjective
in·​ter·​pan·​dem·​ic -pan-ˈdem-ik How to pronounce interpandemic (audio)
: occurring or existing between pandemics of a disease
an interpandemic outbreak of influenza
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