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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Nude Mouse.
Nude Mouse - as a noun
A mouse with a genetic defect that prevents them from growing hair and also prevents them from immunologically rejecting human cells and tissues; widely used in preclinical trials
Example Sentences
"The nude mouse model is widely used in cancer research."
"Scientists used a nude mouse strain to study the effects of radiation."
"Researchers transferred human cells into a nude mouse to investigate the development of tumors."
"The nude mouse lacks a thymus gland, making it useful for immune system studies."
"The nude mouse strain is particularly valuable for studying metastasis."
