Animal model
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| Animal model | |
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| Term | Animal model |
| Short definition | animal model (A-nih-mul MAH-dul) An animal with a disease that is either the same as or similar to a human disease. Animal models are used to study the development and progression of diseases and to test new treatments before they are given to humans. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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animal model - (pronounced) (A-nih-mul MAH-dul) An animal with a disease that is either the same as or similar to a human disease. Animal models are used to study the development and progression of diseases and to test new treatments before they are given to humans. Animals with transplanted human cancer or other tissue are referred to as xenograft models
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