Bitch
Bitch
Bitch (/bɪtʃ/) is a term that has various uses in the English language. Its etymology is traced back to Old English bicce, which is akin to Old Norse bikkja, both meaning a female dog. In the medical context, the term is used to refer to a female dog, wolf, fox, or otter.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /bɪtʃ/
Etymology
The term bitch is derived from Old English bicce, which is related to Old Norse bikkja. Both terms were used to refer to a female dog.
Medical Usage
In veterinary medicine, a bitch is a female dog, wolf, fox, or otter. The term is used to denote the sex of the animal, particularly in the context of breeding. For example, a bitch may be referred to as being "in heat" when she is in the fertile period of her reproductive cycle.
Related Terms
- Canine: A term used to refer to dogs in general. It can also refer to the dog family, which includes wolves, foxes, and other similar animals.
- Estrus: The period of fertility in female mammals, often referred to as being "in heat" in the context of domestic animals.
- Breeding: The process of mating animals to produce offspring. In the context of dogs, this often involves selecting a suitable bitch and male dog, or sire.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bitch
- Wikipedia's article - Bitch
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