Cote
Cote
Cote (/koʊt/), from the Old English cot, is a term used in medicine to refer to a small shelter or enclosure, often used in the context of animal husbandry.
Etymology
The term cote originates from the Old English cot, which means a small shelter or enclosure. It is related to the German Kot and the Dutch kot, both of which have similar meanings.
Medical Usage
In a medical context, cote is often used to refer to a small, enclosed space where animals are kept for observation or treatment. This can include a variety of settings, such as veterinary clinics, animal research facilities, and farms.
For example, a cote may be used to isolate an animal that is suspected of having a contagious disease, allowing for close observation and treatment without risk of spreading the disease to other animals.
Related Terms
- Veterinary Medicine: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in animals.
- Animal Husbandry: The management and care of farm animals by humans.
- Quarantine: A state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to infectious or contagious disease are placed.
- Contagious Disease: A subset of infectious diseases, which are easily spread from person to person.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cote
- Wikipedia's article - Cote
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