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Scientists should not do animal testing if there is any alternative, but subject to that, I would support it on grounds of the medical benefits.
David Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville

Meaning of "animal testing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ANIMAL TESTING

animal testing  [ˈænɪm əl ˈtɛstɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANIMAL TESTING

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Animal testing is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ANIMAL TESTING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

animal testing

Animal testing

Animal testing, also known as animal experimentation, animal research, and in vivo testing, is the use of non-human animals in experiments. The research is conducted inside universities, medical schools, pharmaceutical companies, farms, defense establishments, and commercial facilities that provide animal-testing services to industry. It includes pure research as well as applied research. Animals are also used for education, breeding, and defense research. The practice is regulated to various degrees in different countries. Worldwide it is estimated that the number of vertebrate animals—from zebrafish to non-human primates—ranges from the tens of millions to more than 100 million used annually. Invertebrates, mice, rats, birds, fish, frogs, and animals not yet weaned are not included in the figures in the United States; one estimate of mice and rats used in the US alone in 2001 was 80 million. Most animals are euthanized after being used in an experiment.

Definition of animal testing in the English dictionary

The definition of animal testing in the dictionary is the use of non-human animals in experiments.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ANIMAL TESTING


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birds´-nesting
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broadcasting
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casting
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contrasting
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cresting
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existing
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frosting
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interesting
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jesting
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listing
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nesting
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posting
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questing
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resting
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testing
ˈtestɪŋ
unprotesting
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unresting
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vesting
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westing
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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ANIMAL TESTING

animal cracker
animal experiment
animal experimentation
animal fat
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animal kingdom
Animal Liberation Front
animal liberationist
animal lover
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animal rights
animal rights campaigner
animal rights movement
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WORDS THAT END LIKE ANIMAL TESTING

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Synonyms and antonyms of animal testing in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «animal testing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ANIMAL TESTING

Find out the translation of animal testing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of animal testing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «animal testing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

动物试验
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

la experimentación con animales
570 millions of speakers

English

animal testing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पशु परीक्षण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التجارب على الحيوانات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тестирование на животных
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

testes em animais
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পশু পরীক্ষার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

l´expérimentation animale
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ujian haiwan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tierversuche
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

動物試験
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

동물 실험
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Testing kewan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thử nghiệm động vật
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விலங்கு பரிசோதனை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पशु चाचणी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hayvan testi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sperimentazione animale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

testów na zwierzętach
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тестування на тваринах
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

testarea pe animale
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δοκιμών σε ζώα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dierproeven
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

djurförsök
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dyreforsøk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of animal testing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ANIMAL TESTING»

The term «animal testing» is regularly used and occupies the 67.463 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ANIMAL TESTING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about animal testing

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2 QUOTES WITH «ANIMAL TESTING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word animal testing.
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Leona Lewis
Animal testing is needless, especially in cosmetics.
2
David Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville
Scientists should not do animal testing if there is any alternative, but subject to that, I would support it on grounds of the medical benefits.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANIMAL TESTING»

Discover the use of animal testing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to animal testing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Animal Testing: Issues and Ethics
Discusses the pros and cons of testing products intended for human use on animals, as well as the legal and ethical issues involved.
Stephanie Watson, 2009
2
Alternatives to Animal Testing
An up-to-date discussion of the development of alternatives to animal testing, ideal for professionals and academics.
Ronald E. Hester, Roy M. Harrison, 2006
3
Animal Testing: The Animal Rights Debate
Discusses the pros and cons of testing products intended for human use on animals, as well as the legal and ethical issues involved.
Chris Hayhurst, 2000
4
Lethal Laws: Animal Testing, Human Health, and Environmental ...
In a field dominated by male voices, this is a pioneering work by a woman that effectively demonstrates the causal link between animal testing and environmental degradation, and the subsequent deterioration of human health.
Alix Fano, 1997
5
Animal Experimentation and Testing: A Pro/con Issue
Examines both sides of the debate on animal experimentation and testing, as well as possible alternatives to such experimentation.
Geraldine Woods, 1999
6
Animal Testing
Argues both sides of the debate on animal experimentation and testing.
Karen Judson, 2006
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Methods in Bioengineering: Alternatives to Animal Testing
Providing alternatives to animal testing is one of the hottest topics in biomedical research, and this groundbreaking volume addresses this critical issue.
Tim Maguire, Eric Novik, 2010
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Animal Testing in Infectiology
The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of animal testing in the four major fields of infectiology - bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology - as well as in the development of vaccines.
Axel Schmidt, Olaf F. Weber, 2001
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Alternatives to Animal Testing: New Ways in the Biomedical ...
Refine, reduce, replace - These are the three demands that scientists have placed upon themselves in their search for alternatives to animal testing.
Christoph A. Reinhardt, 2008
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The Debate About Animal Testing
Discusses the practice of using animals in medical research and testing, including its history, its use in education, efforts to regulate and control it, and whether or not its benefits to human health outweigh the cruelty to other species.
Patience Coster, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANIMAL TESTING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term animal testing is used in the context of the following news items.
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This microchip that could reduce animal testing has designers excited
Donald Ingber owns shares in Emulate, Inc. and consults for the company. He receives funding from DARPA, FDA and NIH, which provides ... «The Conversation UK, Jul 15»
2
Intralink-Spine, Inc. Announces Long-Term Large-Animal Testing
Intralink-Spine, Inc. (ILS) is pleased to announce the completion of the phase 1 long-term large-animal in vivo testing for the Réjuve treatment ... «PharmiWeb.com, Jul 15»
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New 'Synthetic Skin' Can Reduce Use of Animals in Drug Testing
“You would still need animal testing to be conducted, but the amount of the animal testing can be reduced drastically,” said Suresh Neethirajan, ... «The Epoch Times, Jul 15»
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The top 'cruelty free' make-up brands testing on animals abroad
They say the practice is still taking place abroad because it's an issue of cost, as animal testing can be cheaper and easier than many humane ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
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One simple microchip could end animal testing
As a result, companies all around the world have abandoned animal testing for these products so that they could sell to markets in Europe. «ConsumerAffairs, Jun 15»
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Human 'organs-on-chips' could accelerate personalized medicine …
“Removing some of the pitfalls of human and animal testing means, theoretically, that drug trials could be conducted faster and their viable ... «Genetic Literacy Project, Jun 15»
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Bill to Phase Out Animal Testing Reaches the US House
Over 500 cosmetics brands are already using alternatives to animal testing, according to the Animal Welfare Institute. The bill is supported by ... «SkinInc.com, Jun 15»
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Tiny Organs-On-Chips Could Be Big Solution To End Animal Testing
The end of animal testing could finally be near as new smart microchips developed by engineers at the Harvard University promises to render ... «Tech Times, Jun 15»
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REVEALED: Defence chiefs' animal testing shame as thousands …
Animal rights group Cruelty Free International claim details of these warfare experiments are not included in annual animal-testing statistics ... «Express.co.uk, Jun 15»
10
U.S. Could Be Next to Stop Animal Testing for Cosmetics
Even though animal testing is not required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the Product Safety Commission in the U.S., and ... «Care2.com, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Animal testing [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/animal-testing>. Apr 2024 ».
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