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porcine / swine (adj.)

adjectivetechnicalcommon/ˈswinu/sui·no

Definition

1

Relating to or resembling swine or pigs; of the family Suidae.

Usage examples

Swine flu is a respiratory disease of pigs.
Porcine research focuses on improving livestock health.

Synonyms

Common combinations

swine speciesswine productionswine disease