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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Our focus is on optimizing the use of trametinib in animal models.
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Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Most studies of methylene blue have been conducted in the lab in petri dishes or animal models — not in humans.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 May 2025
Early studies have shown that removing these cells can improve tissue function and extend healthspan in animal models.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
For its lead program in Friedreich ataxia (FA), the company has observed promising preclinical results, including restoration of frataxin (FXN) levels in patient cells and animal models.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
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Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Most studies of methylene blue have been conducted in the lab in petri dishes or animal models — not in humans.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 May 2025
Early studies have shown that removing these cells can improve tissue function and extend healthspan in animal models.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
For its lead program in Friedreich ataxia (FA), the company has observed promising preclinical results, including restoration of frataxin (FXN) levels in patient cells and animal models.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Animal model.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20model. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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