Chicken

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Chicken (Medicine)

Chicken (pronunciation: /ˈtʃɪkɪn/) is a term that, in the medical field, is often associated with certain diseases and conditions.

Etymology

The term "chicken" comes from the Old English cicen, which is thought to have been derived from the Proto-Germanic kiukinam.

Medical Usage

In medicine, the term "chicken" is often used in the context of diseases and conditions that are associated with the bird, such as Chickenpox and Bird flu.

Chickenpox

Chickenpox (pronunciation: /ˈtʃɪkənˌpɒks/) is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is characterized by a rash that turns into itchy, fluid-filled blisters that eventually turn into scabs.

Bird Flu

Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is an infectious type of influenza that spreads among birds. In rare cases, it can affect humans and other animals.

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