murine
- noun
- /ˈmjʊəraɪn/
- Specialized
- The most widely used monoclonal antibodies are of murine origin.
- murine typhus
- murine model
- murine neutrophils
Examples
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Specific studies are needed to assess the effect of murine typhus on public health and to describe the epidemiology of the disease.
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The researcher studied the behavior of various murine species in their natural habitat.
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A murine typhus case was initially identified in Reunion, France, in 2012 in a tourist.
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Our results support the hypothesis that murine typhus could be a major cause of fever in Reunion.
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Examples of recent preclinical studies (using murine models if not stated otherwise) are briefly described below.
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In early 2012, murine typhus was reported in a tourist returning from Reunion (7).
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The best way to prevent murine typhus is to minimize exposure to ectoparasite vectors by limiting contact with rodents and fleas.
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Serologic and molecular evidence is sufficient to indicate that autochthonous transmission of murine typhus exists in Réunion.
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Scientists often use murine models to test new medications before human trials.
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In the laboratory, they observed the reproduction rates of different murine populations.
Synonyms
A small animal like a mouse or rat that uses strong front teeth to chew
A small animal like a mouse or rat
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Murine comes from the Latin root muris ('mouse'). As a noun, a murine is simply a 'mouse' or a close relative like a 'rat'.