Queen
Queen (medical term)
Queen (/kwi:n/), in the context of medical terminology, is not a commonly used term. However, it can be found in some specific contexts, such as in the field of entomology where it refers to the fertile female in colonies of social insects such as bees, ants, and termites. These queens have a significant role in the health and survival of the colony, and their health can be a subject of study in veterinary medicine and zoology.
Etymology
The term "queen" originates from the Old English cwen, meaning "woman" or "wife". In the context of social insects, the term was first recorded in the 17th century.
Related Terms
- Colony (biology): A group of the same species living together, often referring to social insects including those species with queens.
- Entomology: The scientific study of insects, including the role of queens in social insect colonies.
- Veterinary Medicine: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in non-human animals.
- Zoology: The scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals, which can include the study of insect queens.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Queen
- Wikipedia's article - Queen
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