Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cobaia
noun
/koʊˈbaɪ.ə/
Definition
A cobaia is a person or animal used in experiments, especially in scientific research.
Examples
- The researchers used several cobaia to test the drug’s effects.
- He felt like a cobaia in the study, being monitored constantly.
Meaning
In general context, it refers to a subject of experimentation or study, often used to test new products, medicines, or theories.
Synonyms
- guinea pig
- test subject
- experimental subject