knockout mouse
knockout mouse · knockout mice
Any of several forms of mice that have been genetically engineered by inactivating…Any of several forms of mice that have been genetically engineered by inactivating specific genes.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of several forms of mice that have been genetically engineered by inactivating specific genes.
Origin
From the notion that specific genes have been knocked out of the genome.From the notion that specific genes have been knocked out of the genome.
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Forms
plural: knockout mice| Singular | knockout mouse |
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irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular