animal model
noun
: an animal sufficiently like humans in its anatomy, physiology, or response to a pathogen to be used in medical research in order to obtain results that can be extrapolated to human medicine
also
: a pathological or physiological condition that occurs in such an animal and is similar to one occurring in humans
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The lobby is lined with sparkling white marble and littered with glass display cabinets containing golden animal models made by local artisans.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
May Improve Cholesterol Levels Much of the research on the cholesterol-lowering effects of carom seeds is on animal models.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
The bros don leather vests and Nigel Barker takes photos of them posing with Jenn and various animal models.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 15 July 2024
The others have demonstrated efficacy in Covid animal models, but entering human clinical trials could take another year or two.
—Maggie Chen, WIRED, 26 July 2022
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
May Improve Cholesterol Levels Much of the research on the cholesterol-lowering effects of carom seeds is on animal models.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
The bros don leather vests and Nigel Barker takes photos of them posing with Jenn and various animal models.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 15 July 2024
The others have demonstrated efficacy in Covid animal models, but entering human clinical trials could take another year or two.
—Maggie Chen, WIRED, 26 July 2022
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“Animal model.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20model. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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