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🐭 Rodent genus 🐭 Mouse group
Mus

Mus

1 9.8
A group of small mice that includes the common house mouse
  • proper noun
  • /mʌs/
  • Specialized
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  • Describe the common patterns of presentation of medically unexplained symptoms (MUS).
  • Mus musculus

Examples

  • Up to a fifth of primary care consultations fit the category of MUS.

    Academic text (2015)

  • A balanced judgment of MUS requires consideration of: - Patient characteristics and risk factors for serious physical illness - The presence of any 'Red Flags' - Patterns of attendance and symptoms.

    Academic text (2015)

  • The common house mouse, known scientifically as Mus musculus, is often found in homes around the world.

  • Researchers studied the behavior of Mus in various environments to understand their adaptability.

  • Many people keep pet Mus as companions due to their small size and friendly nature.

Compounds

Mus musculus
  • Specialized
8.2

A small brown-grey mouse that lives near people and is used in labs

mus rose
  • Specialized
9.9

A rose with small white or pink flowers and a faint sweet smell

Surface Forms

Mus main

Etymology

Mus comes from the Latin word mus, which means 'mouse'; scientists chose Mus as the scientific name for the small rodents often used in labs, so the name literally says 'mouse'.