animal model

Definition / meaning of animal model

An animal with a disease either the same as or like a disease in humans. Animal models are used to study the development and progression of diseases and to test new treatments before they are given to humans. Animals with transplanted human cancers or other tissues are called xenograft models.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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