Mare
Mare (Medicine)
Mare (pronounced: /mɑːrɛ/) is a term used in medicine to describe a female horse that is used for breeding purposes. The term is derived from the Old English 'mearh', and the Proto-Germanic '*marhiją'.
Etymology
The term 'mare' comes from the Old English 'mearh', which means 'horse'. This, in turn, is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*marhiją'. The term has been used in English since the 12th century to refer to a female horse, especially one that is used for breeding.
Related Terms
- Stallion: A male horse used for breeding.
- Foal: A young horse, regardless of sex.
- Equine: Pertaining to horses.
- Breeding: The process of producing offspring in animals.
- Veterinary Medicine: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in animals.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mare
- Wikipedia's article - Mare
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