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A large number of people over a wide area getting a disease and become ill at the same time is called.

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hyperdemic
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epidemic
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endemic
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The correct option is B epidemic
The widespread outbreak of infectious disease at a particular time is called an epidemic. These diseases are usually caused by viruses and spread faster than any other general disease.

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