animal testing
nounUK /ˈæn.ɪ.məl ˈtes.tɪŋ/
US /ˈæn.ə.məl ˈtes.tɪŋ/
Animal testing is when scientists use animals to try out new medicines or products to see if they are safe.
Many people want to stop animal testing because they care about animals.
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2. The use of animals in scientific studies to learn how living things work.
The school lesson explained how animal testing helps scientists understand diseases.
3. A practice that some people think is cruel and should be replaced by other methods.
The charity campaigns against animal testing for cosmetics.
4. Testing done on animals before a new drug can be sold to people.
The new medicine passed animal testing and moved on to human trials.