Swine

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Swine

Swine (/swaɪn/), also known as pigs or hogs, are a group of even-toed ungulates in the family Suidae. The term "swine" is often used to denote these animals in a collective or generic sense.

Etymology

The term "swine" is derived from the Old English swīn, which is akin to the Old High German swīn and the Latin sus.

Related Terms

  • Suidae: The family to which swine belong.
  • Pig: A juvenile or domestic swine.
  • Hog: A mature swine, especially a domesticated pig.
  • Boar: A wild or feral swine.
  • Sow: A mature female swine.
  • Piglet: A young swine.
  • Porcine: Pertaining to or characteristic of swine.

Swine in Medicine

Swine play a significant role in medicine, particularly in the field of xenotransplantation, where organs from genetically modified pigs are transplanted into humans. Swine are also important in the study of human diseases, as they share many physiological and anatomical similarities with humans.

Swine are also significant in the context of zoonotic diseases, diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Notable examples include swine influenza and Nipah virus infection, both of which have caused significant outbreaks in humans.

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