murine
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Of, about, or characteristic of a mouse.
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmjʊɹin
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Definition
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noun
zoology
Any murine mammal.
A rodent that is a member of the family Muridae
adjective
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a mouse.
More generally, of, pertaining to, or characteristic of any rodent up to the taxonomic rank of Muroidea, most often with reference to mice and rats of the subfamily Murinae.
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- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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Acute infection caused by rickettsia and transmitted by the bite of an infected flea.
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