Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
murine
Adjective
/ˈmjʊəraɪn/
Definition
Relating to or affecting mice or related rodents.
Examples
- The murine model is commonly used in biomedical research.
- Researchers discovered a murine strain of the virus.
- The murine dental structure provides insight into mammalian evolution.
Meaning
The term ‘murine’ is often used in scientific contexts to describe diseases, studies, or characteristics that pertain to mice or similar animals.
Synonyms
- Rodent
- Mouselike
- Rodentia
