Chum
Chum
Chum (/ʧʌm/), also known as chumming, is a practice in medical terminology that refers to the act of attracting animals, particularly sharks, in order to study their behavior or for other medical research purposes. The term is derived from the English word "chum", which originally meant a close friend or companion, but in this context, it refers to the bait used to attract the animals.
Etymology
The term "chum" in the context of attracting animals for research purposes is believed to have originated from the practice of fishermen using scraps of fish (their "chums") as bait. The term was then adopted by the medical research community to describe similar practices.
Related Terms
- Bait: In the context of chumming, bait refers to the substance used to attract the animals. This can be anything from fish scraps to specially formulated chemical attractants.
- Animal Behavior: This is the study of the various actions and reactions of animals in their natural environment. Chumming is often used as a tool in this field of study.
- Medical Research: This is the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. Chumming can be a part of medical research when studying certain animals.
- Sharks: Sharks are a group of elasmobranch fish characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton, five to seven gill slits on the sides of the head, and pectoral fins that are not fused to the head. They are often the subject of chumming in medical research.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chum
- Wikipedia's article - Chum
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