endemic

  1. Adjective.  Native to a particular area or culture; originating where it occurs.
  2. Adjective.  (Especially of plants and animals.) Peculiar to a particular area or region; not found in other places.
  3. Adjective.  (Especially of diseases.) Prevalent in a particular area or region.
  4. Noun.  An individual or species that is endemic to a region.

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