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ATHYMIC MICE

\aθˈɪmɪk mˈa͡ɪs], \aθˈɪmɪk mˈa‍ɪs], \a_θ_ˈɪ_m_ɪ_k m_ˈaɪ_s]\

Definitions of ATHYMIC MICE

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Mutant mice homozygous for the recessive gene "nude" which fail to develop a thymus. They are useful in tumor studies and studies on immune responses.

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