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stocking [stok´ing]
a closely fitting covering for the foot and adjacent parts of the lower limb. antiembolic s's (compression s's) support hose. Jobst stocking trademark for an elastic support hose that is custom made for a patient.
stocking 1. white markings on the lower legs; in horses from the coronet to the carpus or hock and in dogs most of the leg up to the elbow or stifle. 2. populating a farm with animals. set stocking the livestock are left on the same pasture, in the same fields or paddocks for long periods, under range conditions often indefinitely. Compare with rotational grazing. stocking rate the number of livestock carried per unit of area of pasture. In order to make comparison more rational the procedure is to equate each animal in terms of a standard for the species. See also dry sheep equivalent. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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