Meaning of murine in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈmjʊrˌaɪn/

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  1. Noun

    murine

    Definitions

    1. a rodent that is a member of the family Muridae

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    murine

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from Latin murinus, from mus, mur-‘mouse’

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to or transmitted by a member of the family Muridae (rats and mice)

    Examples

    • « a murine plague »

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