Lewis rat en · NOUN
Etymology
Bred by Margaret Lewis from Wistar stock in the early 1950s.
Meanings
- A kind of albino rat used in medical research, exhibiting docile behavior and low fertility, and suffering from high incidences of neoplasms and other pathology.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis rats | Number=Plur | lexicographic |