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ovine Definition

ovine (ōvīn′)

adjective

of, or having the nature of, sheep

Etymology: LL ovinus < L ovis, sheep: see ewe

ovine Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • tissue: Investigations under way to determine other outlets for bovine and ovine tissues.
  • material: Concern was raised by UKASTA over the inclusion of ovine material in pig rations.
  • toxoplasmosis: The epidemiology of ovine toxoplasmosis with especial respect to control.
  • dermatitis: CODD: ( Contagious ovine digital dermatitis ) is a new disease that is a major problem in some flocks.
  • piece: I don't think I could bring myself to play a certain ovine piece ( except under great duress ) for quite a while.
  • cell: Generation and characterization of ovine dendritic cells derived from peripheral blood monocytes.

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