Denoting a temporary large increase in the number of cases of an endemic disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(en″dә-mo-ep″ĭ-dem´ik) endemic, but occasionally becoming epidemic.
Type: Term Pronunciation: en-dem′ō-ep′i-dem′ik Definitions: 1. Denoting a temporary large increase in the number of cases of an endemic disease.