wistar (B1)
noun
Definition
Wistar means an outbred albino rat used in medical research, having a wide head, long ears, and a tail shorter than the rest of its body.
Examples
The article uses wistar to mean an outbred albino rat used in medical research, having a wide head, long ears,....
The teacher asked students to find wistar in the reading.
Check the words around wistar to choose the right meaning.
How to Use wistar
- a/the wistar (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a wistar."
- wistar in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked wistar in context before translating it."
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