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Alternatives Terminology

Alternatives to the use of animals in research, testing, and education

Definition: Any method that can be considered to reduce, replace or refine research methods utilizing animals. Also, an in depth discussion of the appropriateness of an animal model for a particular disease can be important when considering alternatives. Such methods and terminology may include the following text words.

In your MELVYL database search, combine appropriate text words from this list with text words that are appropriate to the particular protocol.

alternative#
analges# or sedative#
anesthe# or anaesthe#
#animal model#
animal testing alternative#
anxiolytic#
artificial#
artificial intelligence systems or AI
assay# or technique# or technic# or method#
bacteria or protozoa
behavioral enrichment
cadaveric model#
computer aided instruction or CAI
computer simulation
computer software or software
culture and (cell or tissue or organ)
digital image#
environmental enrichment
euthanasia

fish or cephalopod#
handling
housing or facility design or caging
interactive
invertebrate#
mannequin or manikin or mannikin
mathematical model#
model#
plastinat#
simulat#
single-cell# organism#
software
train# or educat# or teach#
tranquiliz#
video#
virtual and (surg# or reality)
vitro and (method or model or technique)
welfare or pain or stress or distress

UC Center for Animal Alternatives
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California, Davis

5/17/04