endemic endemic /ɛnˈdɛmɪk/

adjective

1. Originating where it is found  ( autochthonal , autochthonic , autochthonous , endemic , indigenous )
   originating where it is found
    The autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo
   the autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo
    Autochthonous rocks and people and folktales
   autochthonous rocks and people and folktales
    Endemic folkways
   endemic folkways
    The Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan
   the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan
   
2. (ecology) native to or confined to a certain region  ( endemic )
   (ecology) native to or confined to a certain region
    The islands have a number of interesting endemic species
   the islands have a number of interesting endemic species
   
3. Of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality  ( endemic , endemical )
   of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality
    Diseases endemic to the tropics
   diseases endemic to the tropics
    Endemic malaria
   endemic malaria
    Food shortages and starvation are endemic in certain parts of the world
   food shortages and starvation are endemic in certain parts of the world
   

noun

1. A plant that is native to a certain limited area  ( endemic )
   a plant that is native to a certain limited area
    It is an endemic found only this island
   it is an endemic found only this island
   
2. A disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location  ( endemic , endemic disease )
   a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location