Animal Experimentation (also known as Experimentation, Animal, Animal Experimental Use): The use of animals as investigational subjects.

NIH MeSH · D032761Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Animal Experimentation

Also known asExperimentation, Animal · Animal Experimental Use · Animal Experimental Uses · Experimental Use, Animal · Experimental Uses, Animal · Animal Research · Research, Animal · Animal Experiments · Animal Experiment · Experiment, Animal · Experiments, Animal

Definition

The use of animals as investigational subjects.

MeSH classification

  • E05.017
  • H01.770.644.053

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Common questions about Animal Experimentation

What does Animal Experimentation mean in medicine?
The use of animals as investigational subjects. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Animal Experimentation known by any other names?
Yes. Animal Experimentation is also referred to as Experimentation, Animal, Animal Experimental Use, Animal Experimental Uses, Experimental Use, Animal in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Animal Experimentation sit in the medical classification?
Animal Experimentation falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E05.017, H01.770.644.053). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D032761) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗