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murine

murine

1 8.9
A small animal like a mouse or rat
  • noun
  • /ˈmjʊəraɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : murino
  • The most widely used monoclonal antibodies are of murine origin.
  • murine typhus
  • murine model
  • murine neutrophils

Examples

  • Specific studies are needed to assess the effect of murine typhus on public health and to describe the epidemiology of the disease.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The researcher studied the behavior of various murine species in their natural habitat.

  • A murine typhus case was initially identified in Reunion, France, in 2012 in a tourist.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Our results support the hypothesis that murine typhus could be a major cause of fever in Reunion.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Examples of recent preclinical studies (using murine models if not stated otherwise) are briefly described below.

    Academic text (2017)
  • In early 2012, murine typhus was reported in a tourist returning from Reunion (7).

    Academic text (2015)
  • The best way to prevent murine typhus is to minimize exposure to ectoparasite vectors by limiting contact with rodents and fleas.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Serologic and molecular evidence is sufficient to indicate that autochthonous transmission of murine typhus exists in Réunion.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Scientists often use murine models to test new medications before human trials.

  • In the laboratory, they observed the reproduction rates of different murine populations.

Synonyms

rodent
vsmurine
117 2.8

A small animal like a mouse or rat that uses strong front teeth to chew

is narrower, naming only members of a specific family within that order
murid
vsmurine
  • Specialized
9.9

A small animal like a mouse or rat

is the same meaning but used as an adjective referring to that family

Compounds

murine typhus
  • Specialized
9.9

An illness with fever and rash spread by fleas from rats or mice

Surface Forms

murine singular
murines plural

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'.