Float
Float (medical term)
Float (/floʊt/), in the context of medical terminology, refers to a procedure performed on horses to file or rasp their teeth. The term originates from the tool used in the procedure, known as a float, which is a long, steel rod with a flat, serrated end.
Etymology
The term 'float' is derived from the Old English 'flotian', which means 'to float'. In the context of equine dentistry, the term is used metaphorically to describe the action of the tool moving back and forth over the horse's teeth, similar to the motion of an object floating on water.
Procedure
The equine dental procedure involves the use of a float to file down sharp edges or hooks that may form on a horse's teeth. These abnormalities can cause discomfort and lead to problems with eating and bitting. The float is inserted into the horse's mouth and moved back and forth across the teeth to smooth them out.
Related Terms
- Equine dentistry - The practice of dental medicine in horses, which includes procedures such as floating.
- Veterinary medicine - The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in animals.
- Equine nutrition - The study and practice of feeding horses, which can be affected by dental issues such as those addressed by floating.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Float
- Wikipedia's article - Float
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