Cow

Cow (Medicine)

Cow (/kaʊ/), in the context of medicine, refers to a domestic bovine animal that is a common source of various medical products and research subjects.

Etymology

The term "cow" originates from the Old English cū, from Proto-Germanic *kūz, which is believed to have been derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *gwous meaning "ox, bull, cow".

Medical Uses

Cows have been used in various medical fields for a variety of purposes.

• Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as "mad cow disease", is a neurodegenerative disease in cows that has significant implications for human health.

• Bovine insulin was the first form of insulin to be administered to humans to control diabetes.

• Bovine collagen is used in cosmetic surgery and burn treatment.

• Bovine pericardium is used in the production of bioprosthetic heart valves.

• Bovine tuberculosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Mycobacterium bovis that can spread to humans.

Related Terms

• Bovine: Pertaining to cows or cattle.
• Bovine serum albumin: A serum albumin protein derived from cows.
• Bovine growth hormone: A peptide hormone produced in the pituitary gland of cows.
• Bovine leukemia virus: A retrovirus which causes leukemia in cows.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Cow
• Wikipedia's article - Cow

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