Michael Greger

Though pigs have been proven susceptible to a porcine spongiform encephalopathy, the National Pork Producers Council claims that no naturally occurring cases of 'mad pig' disease have ever been discovered.

American Author

Used often in veterinary or zoological contexts to discuss pigs.

Scientific Context

Avoid using 'porcine' for people; it can be offensive if misunderstood.

Beware of Insults

Use 'porcine' to describe features or habits that resemble those of pigs.

Descriptive Use

Use 'porcine' to vividly describe a person's round, pig-like face.

Physical Appearance

Can be metaphorically used for someone with pig-like habits or behavior.

Metaphorical Use

While often derogatory, 'porcine' can be neutral, depending on context.

Not Always Rude

 Second, and this one is specific to the organs from the pig, every pig carries a virus that is benign to the pig, but can be transmitted into humans. It is called the porcine endogenous retrovirus,

Porcine