Alternatives to animal testing
Alternatives to Animal Testing
Alternatives to Animal Testing (pronunciation: /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvz tuː ˈænɪməl ˈtɛstɪŋ/) refers to the use of non-animal methods in scientific research, product safety testing, and education.
Etymology
The term "Alternatives to Animal Testing" is derived from the English language. The word "alternative" comes from the Latin "alternativus", meaning "one after the other", and "animal testing" refers to the practice of using animals in experiments.
Definition
Alternatives to Animal Testing are methods that replace or reduce the use of animals in research, or refine the way experiments are carried out to minimize animal suffering. These are often referred to as the Three Rs: Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement.
Related Terms
- In vitro: A term that refers to the technique of performing a given procedure in a controlled environment outside of a living organism.
- In silico: A term used to describe experiments done in computer or via computer simulation.
- Three Rs: A set of principles that scientists are encouraged to follow in order to reduce the impact of research on animals.
- Animal welfare: The well-being of non-human animals.
- Ethics: The moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alternatives to animal testing
- Wikipedia's article - Alternatives to animal testing
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