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QWhat is the term for a violent and widespread outbreak of a disease in a specific geographic area or population?

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  • D Outbreak ✔ ✖
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An epidemic is a violent and widespread outbreak of a disease in a specific geographic area or population. It involves a significantly higher number of cases than what is normally expected for the population or region.

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