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General Medical Terms

animal study

Meaning of animal study: A laboratory experiment using animals to study the development and progression of diseases.

Definition of animal study

A laboratory experiment using animals to study the development and progression of diseases. Animal studies also test how safe and effective new treatments are before they are tested in people.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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